Habits That Improve Brain Health

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1. Keep stress in check

A daily stroll, monthly massage therapy, and reading a magazine may help your brain stay healthy.

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2. Drink red wine

A German study says red wine may benefit the brain as much as the heart.

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Drink red wine

Red wine, berries such as blue and dark chocolate, boosted memory formation in researchers.

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3 Cut back on sugar

Sugar and simple carbs might exhaust your brain.

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Cut back on sugar

Even healthy adults without diabetic or hyperglycemia who had lower glucose stages, as assessed by blood testing. 

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4. Pop ibuprofen for pain

Inflammation-reducing ibuprofen may lessen dementia risk, according to the university's study findings.

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5. Mix up your exercise

Both running and weightlifting enhanced spatial memory

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6. Hit the mat

UCLA scientists say yoga classes offer more than inner serenity. 

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7. Throw a dinner party

Benefits went beyond intellect. Good-memory 55-75-year-olds had lower blood pressure.

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8. Take a nap

A recent study found that a 45- to 60-minute energy sleep could five times increase memory and learning.

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