Neuroscientists explain how they keep healthy brains with regular exercise, enough sleep, and more.
Keeping your brain healthy is important for delaying neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's.
But there's a lot more to keeping the brain healthy and the science behind it.
Try new thingsExposing yourself to new people, places, and challenges can keep your mind sharp, improve brain plasticity and strengthen your brain, Shepherd said.
"Your brain is not somehow totally separate from your body, so things that are helpful for your body are also good for your brain," Lerner said.
Persons:
Neuroscientists, Emily McDonald, McDonald, Jason Shepherd, Talia Lerner, Shepherd, Sleep, Lerner
Organizations:
Service, University of Utah, Northwestern University, Research
Locations:
Wall, Silicon