1. Use "non-handedness" to operate the smartphone.

90% people are right-handed. When they use non-right-handed people, they can enhance brain activity because they need to use areas of the brain that are not usually used.

2. Shout slogans with the beat when exercising.

Everyone's exercise circuit will change with age, and shouting slogans with the beat during exercise (meditation is also possible) can enhance brain activity.

3. Take things with fingers other than thumb and forefinger.

The "topographic map of cerebral cortex" discovered by Dr. Penfield summarizes the corresponding relationship between different areas of the brain and various parts of the human body. Stimulating fingertips other than thumb and forefinger can activate less used areas of the brain.

4. Playing musical instruments-it's not too late to start at 50.

Repetitive exercise by playing musical instruments can not only strengthen the neural network related to exercise, but also make it constantly change.

Try to write by hand when taking notes.

More and more people are using smartphones and computers to take notes, but if we rely too much on them, our brains will rust (lack of exercise). Handwriting can stimulate the fingertips and related areas of the brain, and can also strengthen memory.

6. Practice "associative memory" with haiku and Liu Chuan.

When our brain thinks of a certain memory, related memories will be associated at the same time, which is called "associative memory". Because the author is from Japan, Haiku and Liu Chuan are both Japanese poetry forms. We can use Chinese ancient poetry as a breakthrough to do association exercises.

7. Change the brain with manual labor

Developing the habit of DIY can activate the brain, which is very good for the brain. The "procedural memory" of mastering skills through repeated study and practice in an unconscious state will not be forgotten even if you suffer from dementia.

8. Control pressure

Judging from the current scientific level, human beings can not completely eliminate stress, but they can maintain psychological balance through control. For example, "get more sunshine", "do rhythmic exercise for 20 minutes every day" and "face the work with a positive attitude".

9. Do aerobic exercise three times a week

Aerobic exercise is the most effective way to prevent dementia. The time and intensity of aerobic exercise beneficial to the brain should be controlled at "30 minutes three times a week" and "between relaxation and feeling a little tired".

10. Brain scientists are also using a diet to prevent dementia.

Controlling blood sugar and eating enough fish, vegetables, fruits, soybeans, seaweed and nuts are very important for preventing dementia and maintaining cognitive function. Controlling blood sugar with the goal of "HbA 1c value below 7.0%" is the premise of maintaining good cognitive function.

1 1. Don't delay in your work.

The energy consumed by the brain accounts for about 20% of the total energy consumption of the human body, and it is a very luxurious organ. Therefore, if you can't improve the working efficiency of the brain, it is a waste of brain energy. By choosing and focusing on things, we can improve work efficiency and save energy consumption of the brain.

12. Limit the time of using smart products

Images have a great influence on the brain and autonomic nervous system. In severe cases, it can cause convulsions. Whether the light is bright or not and the viewing distance is enough, the viewing time must be limited.

13. Get up on time every day

The human body's biological clock runs 24 hours, gets up at a fixed time every day, and lives according to the circadian rhythm, which can maintain the health of the brain.

14. The maze game that the brain likes

One manifestation of dementia is that it is easy to get lost if you lose your sense of space. Exercising spatial cognition can activate the brain navigation system, prevent dementia, play 3D games or simulate driving, flying and other games, and exercise spatial cognition.

15. Mind gymnastics to exercise the brain

The brain in a quiet state is also working continuously. Mindfulness is the best way to activate the idle state of the brain. Practicing mindfulness can activate the brain network in a basic state.