To Activate the Brain, Activate the Body First
Abstract
The brain is the most complex organ which governs almost all activities in the human body. Thus, the mental fitness has a high level of importance in everyday workouts. The good activities for long-term brain health include performing regular exercises such as a simple walking for 10 min each day. More importantly having a good level of diet can keep the brain workouts in an ideal situation. Indeed, taking enough rest can enhance the brain performances. Listening to the desirable sound of music could also enhance concentration and improve the mood. Overall, these aforementioned life style modifications significantly can easily boost the brain power and its healthy function through different aspects in daily life.
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Copyright © 2019 Nasim Habibzadeh
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Corresponding author: Nasim Habibzadeh, PhD in Sport Science, Department of Sport Science, Teesside University, UK —
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Introduction
The brain is the most complex organ in the body which is made up of many different and connected parts. In the brain, the cerebrum, the brainstem and the cerebellum are the largest parts that are connected through nervous systems 1 (Figure 1). The brain controls and coordinates the most activities in the human body. It processes the thoughts, memories, sensing and any actions in the body. In fact, the brain and its nervous system activate all tasks in the human body 2. Nonetheless, one of the most important questions is that how the brain should be activated to initiate its function in an optimal way at all ?
Figure 1. The brain compounds
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The brain is an extremely sensitive organ in the human body and for producing an optimal work, it needs to be in a good working condition 3. Optimal sleep in 24 hours at each day for example boosts better brain function and improves quality of life 4. Taking a bath daily is another activity which enhances the brain performances and increases mental power. Walking also is the simplest form of physical activity which easily can cause the brain to release hormones such as endorphins which decreases mental stresses and improves mind effectiveness. Further, walking activity as enhances the oxygen supply in brain space, promotes optimal brain workouts 5. Likewise, listening to a desirable sound of music will advocate the center of attentions 6. More importantly, good nutrient consumption and drinking enough water strengthen the brain cells for more powerful performances at any tasks or movements at each day 7 (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Beneficial implications to activate the brain
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Summary
Preserving the brain health is a vital task since the brain governs almost all actions in the human body. The brain efficiency can improve through activities such as performing some exercises such as simple 10 or 20 minutes walking at any comfortable paces. Utilizing good nutrients empowers the brain cells abilities. The brain well-being and health can improve through enough bed - rest and a comfort Spa also. Listening to the music boosts mental power while working as well. These simple strategies can easily maintain the brain in good condition during various daily workouts.
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