In a report by the American newspaper 'The Washington Post', Harvard neurology professor Rudolph Tanzi revealed 6 daily habits to 'slow aging'. Tanzi, 67, is the architect of what is known as the 'Shield Plan', which aims to protect brain health. Tanzi, who is also the co-director of the Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, said: 'I work more, enjoy more, and feel more enthusiastic than ever in my life.' 1. Strive to stop your inner dialogue as much as possible. Just think in images. 2. One trick is to sit, close your eyes, and gently try to prevent words and sentences from entering your brain. When you sleep, you not only consolidate memories but also flush out toxins from your brain. Every time you enter deep sleep, it's like a brain-cleaning cycle. If you sleep less than 7 hours, Tanzi recommends taking a short nap during the day. 3. Words often circle in our heads. Focusing on what happened in the past or worrying about the future can be harmful. 4. Interacting with Friends Tanzi pointed out that 'maintaining an active social life stimulates the brain' and mentioned that he keeps in touch with a group of old friends via text messages, but without overdoing it. 5. Learning New Things Tanzi said: 'Learning new things creates new connections called synapses. What leads to weakened cognition or dementia is the degradation of these synapses, and what you are doing here is building your synaptic reserves.' Tanzi advises learning to play musical instruments, watching documentaries, reading books, listening to talk shows, and embarking on new adventures. 6. Exercise Tanzi advised engaging in regular physical activity to boost blood flow to the brain and support the growth of new neural connections, helping to prevent Alzheimer's disease. You are actually cleaning out amyloid toxins, the sticky substance linked to Alzheimer's. 7. Diet Tanzi said: 'The most important thing is to follow a diet that makes your microbiome bacteria happy. We used to say what's good for the heart is good for the brain, and it turns out this is true.' Tanzi follows a Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and olive oil. 8. Stress Management The expert explained that 'stress stimulates the release of cortisol', a chemical substance 'toxic to the brain'. He warned that 'the demands of modern life, like keeping up with social media and responding to messages, are raising stress to unprecedented levels.'
