5 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp & Prevent Decline - CHHH2510

This is Cedarvale Health Retreat sharing Health Hope and Happiness. ----------- The mind is like a muscle – it needs to be flexed and loaded regularly to remain strong and healthy. So, how do you keep mentally active? Here are five helpful principles: Stay involved – keep your mind busy through work or volunteering, especially as you get older. Be engaged – find things that naturally capture your full attention, where you can lose track of time as you do them. Follow your interests – your brain will grow and expand more when exploring your interests. Do something NEW – this will forge new nerve pathways and cell growth, harnessing your neuroplasticity. Challenge yourself – allow yourself to stretch beyond your comfort zone. How does this look practically? Anything that involves learning, developing skills, gaining knowledge, being creative, experiencing something new. Hobbies, puzzles, art, travel, study, music, volunteering… even work can fit this. Applying these principles in your lifestyle can help protect you against cognitive decline and maintain a healthy, active mind. _________ Find out more about Cedarvale at cedarvaleretreat.com.au.