Many of us start our day by scrolling our phones, checking notifications, or going directly to our usual routines. However, these small habits can lead to major health problems, including our brain, which can disrupt the brain’s function, memory, emotional regulation and cognitive clarity.
According to the emerging neuroscience, these are the 6 habits that affect our brain health:
1) Skipping breakfast
Representation of photo from PinterestSkipping your morning meal can reduce the size and function of your hippocampus, the part of your brain that is responsible for learning and memory.
2) Multitasking
Representation of photo from PinterestMultitasking creates mental clutter, hinders deep thinking, and increases the levels of stress.
3) Constant phone notifications
Representation of photo from PinterestAccording to multiple neurologists, notifications’ buzzes and sounds put the brain into hyper-vigilant mode, which increases the dopamine and cortisol levels, leading to addiction and stress.
4) Avoiding natural sunlight
Representation of photo from PinterestStaying indoors can dull your brain health. As sunlight exposure plays a vital role in influencing serotonin and dopamine production, that is responsible for mood, motivation, and focus.
5) Drink too little
Representation of photo from PinterestMild dehydration is also known as temporary shrinking of the brain tissues. It impairs short-term memory, focus, and processing speed. Drinking too little can lead to mental fatigue, slower reflexes, and increased irritability.
6) Oversleeping
Representation of photo from PinterestRegularly sleeping more than 9 to 10 hours a night has been linked to brain fog, lower attention span, and increased risk of neurodegeneration (progressive decline in the structure or function of neurons, often leading to cell death).