Shop for your brain 1 Shop for your brain 1 Write a ‘brain food’ shopping list- with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, protein, low GI carbohydrates, nuts, seeds and fish. And try something new that you’ve never eaten before!
Get moving 2 Get moving 2 Not only is regular exercise good for the body but it’s also good for the brain. Exercise increases circulation, including circulation to the head area, and therefore increases blood flow and nutrition to the brain. Take a yoga class, go for a run with a mate or even just take a walk around the block each day and build up your fitness
Brain fitness 3 Brain fitness 3 Exercising the brain is thought to build reserves of healthy brain cells and the connections between them. Boost your brain power with a new book, sign-up for a language class or commit to cracking the cryptic crossword. BRAIN GAMES: Challenge your brain with online brain training
Reduce your stress 4 Reduce your stress 4 Long-term stress leaves the brain exposed to stress hormones that may have an impact on the structure of the parts of our brain that are involved in memory and thinking. Start stressing less and meditate for 5 minutes first thing in the morning and again before you go to bed.
Brain support 5 Brain support 5 There are a number of supplements that may be suitable for you to help support brain health- including fish oil, B vitamins, Ginkgo biloba and turmeric. Which one is right for you? Ask the experts! Talk to a Blackmores naturopath today for advice on brain health and which supplement may help you.