6) Eat foods containing Folic Acid and B12.
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Bread, pasta, and some fortified cereals contain folic acid which regulates neurotransmitter activity and promotes brain development. Aside from these, fish, eggs, and milk contain vitamin B12 that protects brain tissue from disease and injury. A study by Tangney et. al. investigated the effects of vitamin B12 to cognition using MRI cross-sectional examination, and they discovered that B12 preserves cognitive ability by preventing cerebral infarcts (brain death).
7) Load up with complex carbs.
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Aside from the lack of oxygen, insufficient glucose intake is another reason why people have difficulty thinking and concentrating. The brain needs glucose for its metabolism. The intake of complex carbohydrates increases alertness by breaking down glucose into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Aside from taking energy drinks, go for food that offers energy for the whole day like whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, and brown rice.
8) Drink coffee.
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Coffee is a natural stimulant that activates the sympathetic nervous system, the part of the brain that speeds up cognitive functioning. On top of that, coffee is rich in antioxidants that are responsible for promoting the recovery of your neurons against injury and stress. Research studies show that an 8 oz.-cup of coffee is just enough to optimally improve attention and short-term memory. Feeling drowsy? Make a stop at Starbucks and get a triple venti mocha frappucino! Top it with a little cinnamon or nutmeg for some extra boost.
9) An apple a day keeps memory loss at bay
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Never underestimate the power of this classic fruit. Research suggests that quercetin, a chemical found in apples, has neuroprotective properties against cell damage. Most of quercetin is in the apple skin, so make sure you eat them as well. Aside from apples, quercetin is also found in citrus fruits, parskley, sage, onions, red wine, and tea.
10) Navigate cities.
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Do you know why taxi drivers seem to know all the streets and places? It’s because they have a highly developed spatial ability. There are nine types of intelligence, and one of them is spatial intelligence, which involves the ability to map one’s environment. Woollett and Maguire studied this ability with London taxi drivers (as compared to bus drivers), and they found through neuroimaging studies that taxi drivers display structural changes in the portion of the brain that is involved with spatial memory moreso than the control group (bus drivers). The reason this is because taxi drivers have to use their brains to navigate their cities and find routes whereas bus drivers travel a set route. So next time you wanna go somewhere and are tempted to use the GPS, try to navigate without it instead.
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