How to Keep Your Mind Fit [Video]

Keeping our minds fit is just as important to our health and well-being as keeping our bodies fit. As with our bodies, our brains will see natural changes and declines as we age.

Taking steps to care for our brains today can help minimise these impacts. Thankfully, there are many things we can do to mitigate these changes.

Getting plenty of exercise is linked to many health benefits, including maintaining cognitive function as you age and a lessened risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Health authorities, like the NHS, recommend getting 150 minutes of moderate and 75 minutes of vigorous exercise each week, which could be spread out as 30 to 60-minute sessions four or five times a week.

Activities that increase your heart rate include brisk walking, running, riding a bike, hiking, dancing, rollerblading, and swimming. In addition to getting cardio activities in, adding strength training is important for a well-rounded fitness routine. This can include body-weight exercises (including yoga, …