A new book sheds light on these seemingly harmless routines that accelerate brain aging, reduce concentration, and increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s. Fortunately, the book also offers practical steps to reverse the damage and strengthen your brain now.
Sedentary lifestyle: a silent neuron destroyer
Long hours of sitting reduce oxygen flow and weaken connections between neurons. Lack of activity reduces memory-supporting substances and increases inflammation. Even short breaks – walking, stretching, standing up – can activate the brain’s repair mechanisms.Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates: The Deceptively Sweet Threat
These foods are so common that many people forget how harmful they are. Frequent sugar spikes mess with hormones, cloud thinking, impair memory, and accelerate brain aging. Cutting back on them and choosing unprocessed foods is an easy step to take to protect yourself.see the next page
