Fatigue, memory loss... Is it because your brain is not working enough? Huaxi doctors: Be careful after this age!

I wonder if you have ever missed the past?

Recently, I miss my old circle of friends, that kind of positive, sunny and colorful feeling~

In my friend circle now, I either see mothers and old men being tortured by their children until they cry, or all kinds of jokes and complaints, and there are also self-abandonment awards for lying down and posing in bad postures...

How to say it? To sum it up, it is 👇

It is easy to understand whether you are physically tired or mentally tired. But some people’s tiredness is very strange. They can’t explain why they are tired, but they are just tired. They are tired when they are awake and when they are asleep. There is one word written on their whole body: tired!

If you are like this, or even feel tired, weak, have poor sleep quality, poor memory and concentration, lack of energy, and reduced learning and work efficiency, you may need to pay attention to your "brain health"...

The so-called "tired" is not necessarily "tired"

It may be that the brain is "declining"

Everyone is familiar with the brain. If we say that a person is smart, we say that he has a good brain. If we want to be mean to someone, we say that he has no brain... In short, it is very important.

How important is it? You can't live without a brain! The brain is composed of 10 billion neurons, and it is the "command center" of the human body that plays an important role in regulating various physiological and psychological activities of the human body.

"Even since 2000, my country has named September of each year as "China Brain Health Month" and designated September 16th of each year (today) as "Brain Health Day" in order to encourage everyone to pay more attention to their brains.

"But people, they only regret not having enough books when they need them, and they only realize they are getting old when their brains are not enough.

Existing data show that one-third of the world's elderly people over 85 are at risk of dementia, which is closely related to brain aging.

Many people believe that only when one gets older and suffers from brain disease (stroke, brain tumor, Alzheimer's disease, etc.) can it be proved that the brain is in an unhealthy state. This statement is correct, but not entirely correct.

Existing data show that there is a critical point in brain decline: roughly after everyone is 35 years old (the beginning of middle age).

Although the body's functional examination shows no obvious disease, physiological conditions such as fatigue , decreased vitality/reaction/adaptability , and weak creativity are also a reminder of the brain's "sub-health".

If the brain is in a "sub-healthy" state for a long time, it is very easy to suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The aging of blood vessels is directly related to the aging of the brain. 👇

The normal functioning of the brain depends on the oxygen and nutrients provided by blood, and blood reaches every corner of the body through blood vessels;

In other words, blood vessels are the only path for blood. When blood vessels age and cannot supply the brain normally, it becomes difficult for the "command center" to issue "commands."

That’s why, when you feel tired, it might be more than just tiredness. It could also be a wake-up call for your brain health.

Such a big head

Why isn't it enough?

People usually like to say, look at his big head, he must be very smart!

nonono, here is a little-known fact: smart people don’t necessarily have big brains! Even Einstein knew this, his brain weighed only 1230 grams, while the average brain weight of an average person is more than 1400 grams. Do you dare to say that you are smarter than him?

But why is Lao Ai's brain smaller than ours, but more durable than ours? It may not be that our brains are filled with water? (There is water, called "cerebrospinal fluid")

Well, intelligence (brain cognitive ability) has nothing to do with size, but it does have something to do with the composition of neurons, which is another topic! I’ll talk about it next time!

If you feel that your brain is not working well enough, excluding the causes of disease, the above signs of decline may be related to the following situations:

01

Not using your brain or using your brain too much

Use it or it will grow; don't use it or it will be wasted. This is a very appropriate description of the brain.

No matter how smart you are, if you don't use your brain for a long time, your neurons will decline faster and become dull. And if you use your brain and process information for a long time, your brain will become tired.

02

Skipping breakfast or eating too much at each meal

If you skip breakfast, your blood sugar and nutrients cannot be supplied to your brain normally, which will be bad for your brain over time.

Eating too much will reduce the brain's access to oxygen and nutrients, leading to memory loss and slow thinking ability.

03

Long-term smoking and drinking

Studies have found that drinking and smoking can lead to faster decline in brain function, and the more alcohol you drink, the faster your brain declines.

04

Chronic lack of sleep

The main way for the brain to eliminate fatigue is sleep. Long-term lack of sleep or poor sleep quality will only accelerate the decline of brain cells.

05

Bad mood

A healthy brain is responsive and expressive, but a bad mood and a low voice may form a "vicious cycle."

Improve brain "vitality"

These methods can delay brain "decline"

Modern people are really tired, especially us workers. We are 30 years old in appearance but 60 years old in mentality. Life is just a mess...

But it doesn't matter, remember the following methods, maybe you can save our brains 👇

Live and learn

This is not empty talk. Studies have shown that the process of learning new skills is actually a process of constantly reshaping the function and structure of neurons.

As long as you don't stop using your brain, you can effectively delay brain aging.

Get moving and cheer for the new power

Exercise can prevent cancer, promote blood circulation throughout the body, reduce the accumulation of "garbage" such as inflammatory factors in the brain, improve sensitivity, and prevent memory loss.

Go out more and socialize more

When you go out, just move around! When you socialize, just talk!

Talking frequently can train people’s thinking and language abilities. Being a chatterbox is not scary, what is scary is not talking!

Adjusting your diet is very effective in protecting your brain

It is recommended to adopt the Mediterranean diet: a diet mainly composed of vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, beans and olive oil.

After the age of 35, reducing a diet high in salt, oil, and fat can not only protect the brain from vascular damage, but also reduce the risk of stroke and memory loss.

Regular check-ups are important after middle age

After entering middle age, it is recommended to have a carotid artery ultrasound examination every year to prevent cerebrovascular disease and protect the brain.

September 16 is the 22nd "China Brain Health Day"

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