Can These Microhabits Help With Brain Health?
Feeling overwhelmed with all the healthy practices you should adopt? Not enthusiastic about following what seems like the training schedule of an elite athlete or carefully measuring your intake of leafy greens and protein? What if you could do something in under 10 minutes to make a difference for your memory and overall brain health?
We found 10 microhabits, or mini moves, that studies show may improve memory or processing speed, which is the time it takes your brain to take in, interpret and respond to information. No special equipment or expensive medications needed.
1. Move after meals: A five-minute walk after a meal can help keep blood sugar levels from spiking, and avoiding diabetes is one of the most important things you can do to support your brain health. In a review of seven studies among healthy adults, a light-intensity stroll after eating made a positive difference for blood sugar and insulin levels.
Excerpted from AARP
