The Brain Must Be in a Growth Mode to Prevent Neurological & Mental Health Issues
Neurotrophin proteins help neurons form new connections and strengthen existing ones, which is essential for cognitive and neural functions.
As I get older, one of my goals is to keep my brain healthy and mind sharp. I want to protect myself from neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or ALS, which are prevalent conditions. I also focus on mental health as many friends and relatives of my age, unfortunately, struggle with these conditions.
As mentioned in a recent paper, declining BDNF (which I will unfold in this story) and inflammation are two prominent biological risk factors in the development of depression that have received considerable attention.
While protecting the brain, the preventative measures I take also help me improve the condition of the heart and other organs, as they are all connected in intricate ways, making holistic and psychosomatic health approaches necessary.
Maintaining brain health, enhancing cognitive performance, building cognitive reserves, and preventing neurodegenerative disorders require putting the brain in growth mode.
Although many factors like…
