Brain health

[RileyG]

Essentially, the more information you know, the more synapses (the connection between neurons) are in the brain. Learning a large amount of information/having a high level of education can help prevent Alzheimer's. So does having a good diet, physical activity, not being obese, not abusing alcohol etc

How can we help keep the brain active and healthy?

 

[SelfSim]

Read and learn more science and math.

 

[FireDragon76]

Taking herbs or drugs that help boost neuroplasticity can be useful.

After getting COVID I had a return of some depression (and new headaches I never had before) and took dextromethorphan (DM, cough medicine). There is also a perscription-only perparation (Auvelity) that's being used now, that contains another drug (bupropion) to boost the DM's duration (otherwise, DM only lasts about eight hours). DM boosts neuroplasticity, similar to what microdosing of LSD does. Unlike traditional antidepressants, it works relatively fast.

One of the safest things is probably just to eat more mushrooms, as many mushrooms contain peptides that help boost neuroplasticity and the growth of neurons, and help protect the brain against stress. Lions mane mushroom powder is one of the best, as the cell walls are crushed, and I use it in soups or sauces alot (it tastes good, it has a meaty flavor). Even white button mushrooms help protect the brain:

Are Mushrooms the Best Brain Food?

The Cut spoke with an expert about fungi’s surprising cognitive benefits.

www.thecut.com

 

[RileyG]

Taking herbs or drugs that help boost neuroplasticity can be useful.

After getting COVID I had a return of some depression (and new headaches I never had before) and took dextromethorphan (DM, cough medicine). There is also a perscription-only perparation (Auvelity) that's being used now, that contains another drug (bupropion) to boost the DM's duration (otherwise, DM only lasts about eight hours). DM boosts neuroplasticity, similar to what microdosing of LSD does. Unlike traditional antidepressants, it works relatively fast.

One of the safest things is probably just to eat more mushrooms, as many mushrooms contain peptides that help boost neuroplasticity and the growth of neurons, and help protect the brain against stress. Lions mane mushroom powder is one of the best, as the cell walls are crushed, and I use it in soups or sauces alot (it tastes good, it has a meaty flavor). Even white button mushrooms help protect the brain:

Are Mushrooms the Best Brain Food?

The Cut spoke with an expert about fungi’s surprising cognitive benefits.

www.thecut.com

Thank you.

 

[RileyG]

Read and learn more science and math.

Thanks for the suggestion! I haven't taken a science course since 2014 (my senior year of high school) or a math course since 2015 (my freshman year of college). I was terrible at both subjects.

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

The most beneficial thing you can do, long-term, for brain health is, apparently, regular socialising with friends & family.

 

[RileyG]

The most beneficial thing you can do, long-term, for brain health is, apparently, regular socialising with friends & family.

Fascinating! i've also hears this before

 

[Chaleb]

How can we help keep the brain active and healthy?

Join a gym and go regularly.

 

[Larniavc]

Essentially, the more information you know, the more synapses (the connection between neurons) are in the brain. Learning a large amount of information/having a high level of education can help prevent Alzheimer's. So does having a good diet, physical activity, not being obese, not abusing alcohol etc

How can we help keep the brain active and healthy?

It's multi factorial. Keep it active, eat well, exercise have social contact. Don't eat aluminium, I guess?