Worst habits for your brain

Many lifestyle habits contribute to poor brain health as they affect its cognitive function. 

These habits include sitting for a long time, lack of socialising, inadequate sleep and chronic stress, among others.

Spending too much time sitting can have a detrimental effect on your brain health. A study found that excessive sitting is linked to changes in the medial temporal lobe, a region of the brain crucial for memory formation.

Too much sitting

Loneliness and lack of social interaction are associated with depression, a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease, and accelerated cognitive decline.

Lack of socialising

Research has shown that cognitive skills such as memory, reasoning, and problem-solving decline when people sleep fewer than seven hours per night.

Inadequate sleep

Chronic stress can kill brain cells and shrink the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for memory and learning.

Chronic stress

Consuming fast food and sugary beverages can lead to chronic inflammation in the brain.

Unhealthy diet

Smoking damages blood vessels and causes chronic inflammation, which can lead to stroke and cognitive decline. Alcohol makes it harder for the brain to do its job. 

Smoking and alcohol




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