Mar 4, 2023

7 Bad Habits That Destroy Your Brain

Exercise, sleep, and relationships are all key to maintaining a healthy brain. Learn how to avoid the 7 bad habits that can lead to brain atrophy, neurological disease, and more.

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7 bad habits that destroy your brain: pic.twitter.com/NoMZBlBJ06
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1. Not exercising

Exercise improves memory by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

This helps you form new synapses and improves learning & memory.

Not exercising on a regular basis is a recipe for brain atrophy.
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2. Not getting enough sleep

Without quality sleep you can't form or maintain pathways in your brain that let you learn & create new memories.

It'll also be harder to concentrate & respond quickly.

Deprive yourself of sleep long enough & it could lead to neurological disease.
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3. Eating inflammatory foods

What you eat has a direct effect on your mind & mood.

A diet high in foods that are fried and/or processed can lead to chronic inflammation.

They can lead to memory loss, lack of mood control, confusion & depression as well as neurological disease.
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4. Having a big belly

Higher amounts of belly fat increase inflammation, which leads to shrinkage of the brain.

High body fat has been associated with a decline in gray matter, which enables us to control movement, memory, and emotions.

Source: https://t.co/O5aovxOY9h
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5. Not learning new things

The brain is like a muscle. It grows & shrinks to the amount it's used.

Learning new skills stimulates neurons & forms new pathways that allow electrical impulses to travel faster.

If you don't learn things or skills you let the brain atrophy.
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6. Watching porn

Chronic porn usage is correlated with changes in the brain.

Watching porn hijacks the brain's reward system & overwhelms it with cheap hits of dopamine.

The result is the brain physically deteriorating in shape, size, and chemical balance.
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7. Spending too much time indoors

Spending too much time indoors deprives you from getting sunlight exposure.

Without enough sunlight exposure, your circadian rhythms get affected & serotonin levels can dip, which can lead to seasonal affective disorder and depression.
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How to build a healthy brain

1) Exercise regularly
2) Get quality sleep
3) Eat nutrient dense foods
4) Keep a healthy BMI
5) Keep learning new things
6) Quit porn
7) Get outside in nature

Use these habits to keep your brain healthy and young.
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The brain is the most powerful computer in the world. Make sure you update it on a regular basis with good habits.

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