As you get older, your brain becomes less flexible and more prone to age-related decline. In fact, research shows that by the time you’re 60 years old, your brain has lost about 10 percent of its capacity for memory and learning.
That’s why it’s important to stay sharp and focused as long as possible. Staying mentally active can help keep your mind strong as well as prevent age-related cognitive decline from occurring earlier in life.
The good news is that there are many things we can do on a daily basis that will help keep our brains healthy throughout their lifespan:
Get up and get moving at least a few times each day.
One of the best things you can do for your brain and your body is to get up and move around every day. It may seem like a small thing, but it can have an enormous impact on how you feel and perform throughout the day.
Even something as simple as taking a walk around the block can help you feel better, whether or not you’re actually exercising at the time! Your brain needs movement to be able to focus.
When you’re sitting still, your brain has no choice but to think about all the things that are keeping it from moving—like how much it hurts when you sit down. But when you get up and start moving around, your brain gets a break and can focus more.
Take a short break during your workday to stretch
A few minutes of deep breathing and stretching can help keep you alert, focused and energized throughout the day.
For example, if you’re sitting at your desk, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a few seconds and then release through your mouth. Or if you’re standing up, hold one knee with each hand while gently bending forward from the waist until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
Practice meditation
Meditation is another great way to de-stress and stay calm. It’s also a great way to get in touch with your inner self and learn more about who you are as a person. And while this may sound scary at first, meditation can really help you relax and focus on the task at hand without having any negative side effects like anxiety or stress.
Consider getting iv therapy
The traditional way to stay sharp and focused on your work is to get plenty of sleep, eat good food and exercise regularly. But these things may not always be enough to keep you on top of things during the day. If you’re having trouble staying focused throughout the day, consider getting iv therapy.
IV therapy can be a great way to boost your energy levels and improve concentration levels, especially when you’re feeling tired or unfocused. It can also help increase your overall flexibility, which will make it easier for your body to recover from injuries or illness. If you find yourself struggling with chronic pain or other health issues, IV therapy may be able to help relieve some of that stress from your body.
IV therapy is a form of medication delivery that uses a catheter, IV tube and infusion pump to deliver medication directly into the bloodstream.
It’s an effective way to receive medications and/or supplements in a controlled environment where you can be monitored and receive treatment from an expert professional.
Eat a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet is one of the most important aspects of staying sharp and focused. A poor diet can lead to low energy, poor concentration and even brain fog. The good news is that there are many foods that can help improve focus by boosting energy levels, improving memory function and preventing cognitive decline.
Here are some examples:
- Foods high in B vitamins such as salmon, tuna or chicken breast (which also contain omega-3 fatty acids) have been shown to improve memory ability in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins which may help protect against age-related mental decline by reducing oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
* Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to improve memory function in older adults.
* Dark chocolate contains flavonoids called catechins which have been found to reduce blood pressure levels while improving circulation throughout the body including your brain!