Brain Healthy Tips

Filter Too Much Information (TMI) to Regain Your Focus

Learning to filter information when you feel overwhelmed helps you reclaim your ability to concentrate.

A man using his laptop at home
Ways to Get Started:

  • Create a workspace conducive to concentration.
  • Determine your priorities and goals in a given task.
  • Minimize or eliminate distractions, like extra technology and noise.
  • Take regular brain breaks to reset your mindset and help reassess your progress and goals.

 

Fuel Your Brain With Food

A well-rounded diet protects your whole body and reduces risk factors associated with cognitive decline.

A woman eating a salad
Ways to Get Started:

  • Try a food log. Take pictures or notes to track what you eat and then make choices to improve your daily diet.
  • Look for nutritional gaps. Explore ways to fill gaps and enrich your daily diet, keeping in mind that what's good for the heart is also good for the brain.
  • Remember: heart-healthy = brain-healthy. Cut back on sugars and saturated fats. Seek out leafy greens, berries, nuts and healthy fats, including plant-based proteins and fatty fish with omega-3s.
  • Ask an expert. Consult a nutritional specialist to make sure your dietary intake is meeting your daily needs.

 

Shape Your Brain in Nature

Your connection to the world around you matters to your brain health. Being consumed by modern life and technology is common, but so is a feeling of disconnection from the world.

A woman watering plants in a garden
Ways to Get Started:

  • Explore a nearby park.
  • Trek through nature trails.
  • Spend at least 20 minutes outside each day.
  • Seek out aspects in nature (big and small) that you find uniquely beautiful.

 

Enjoy these brain-healthy tips for everyday life, backed by science that demonstrates the brain's lifelong ability to work better and get stronger. Find out more at centerofbrainhealth.org.