3 Brain-Saving Habits , to Help You Stay Sharp , as You Get Older.<br />According to an article <br />in 'TIME,' emerging research <br />suggests that certain habits <br />may keep the mind sharp <br />during the aging process. .<br />1. Socializing, Focus on building social circles <br />that satisfy your individual needs.<br />This can be spending more time with neighbors...<br />... or volunteering at a community center.<br />2. Relaxing, Take time to do things that relieve stress.<br />Studies show that meditation, <br />listening to music and getting <br />enough sleep at night are all <br />important aspects of <br />preventing cognitive decline. .<br />3. Staying Active, Exercise helps prevent brain <br />inflammation and increases <br />production of a protein that <br />is vital for growing and <br />maintaining neurons.<br />Other brain-saving habits include adopting a <br />healthy diet and cultivating a sense of purpose. .<br />Despite the stereotypes, cognitive <br />decline is not inevitable as you age, <br />and adopting healthy lifestyle habits <br />can significantly reduce your risks <br />for dementia later on in life, Sarah Lenz Lock, AARP’s senior vice president and executive director of the Global Council on Brain Health, via 'Time'
