Although the brain makes up less than three percent of our body weight, it uses 20 per cent of our total daily energy supply. Energy is required to fire neurons, and the brain has more than 100 billion of them. Two-thirds of the energy used by the brain fuels this neuron activity. The remaining third is used to repair and maintain neurons.
Full power
Scientists have found that the best way to maintain a healthy brain is to keep using it. Activities can be intellectual, such as learning a new language, or physical, such as running a race. Providing the brain with different kinds of challenges helps the growth maintenance, and regeneration of neurons.
Cube challenge
A Rubik’s cube stimulates neuron activity. Challenging the brain lifts the mood, reduces stress, and speeds up thinking.
A good night’s sleep
Nobody knows exactly how and why we sleep, but most experts agree that sleep is probably important for the health of the brain. Sleeping and dreaming may give the brain the chance to store memories, process information tken in during the day, and delete data.
Sleep cycle
We pass through the different stages of sleep several times a night, from light to deep sleep and back again.
- Light sleep: Body processes slow down; waking up is easy.
- REM sleep: The eyes flicker under the eyelids; dreams occur at this stage.
- Deep sleep: Body systems slow even more; walking is more difficult.
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