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And thats if youre able-bodiedsome of us have no choice other than to sit all day every day.
This begs the question: What can you do while sitting to curb these cognitive health effects?
To find out, we chatted with neuroscience researcher and neurodegenerative disease expert,Dale Bredesen, MD.
Work, leisure, creating community, and simply having fun.
As wonderful as technology is, its a bit of a double-edged sword.
neuroscience researcher and neurodegenerative disease expert
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Fill your plate with nutrient-dense foods
Eat a plant-rich diet, Dr. Bredesen says.
Prioritizingnutrient-dense, plant-based foodscan help boost metabolism and digestion, prevent inflammation, and foster better health overall.
These [modalities] have different mechanisms of cognitive support, he explains.
That doesnt mean you have to rigorously move your body, though.
Bredesen says performing seated weight exercises, as well as banded movements counts.
Get awalking padto turn your traditional desk into a cognition-boosting workspace, if thats an option for you.
When working movement into your sedentary lifestyle, Dr. Bredesen says that resistance is everything.
It also increasesPGC-1alpha, which enhances mitochondrial function, increases detox, and supports cognitive function.
neuroscience researcher and neurodegenerative disease expert
Because of this, Dr. Bredesen recommends getting at least seven to eight hours of high-quality sleep per night.
An easy way to track these numbers is with asleep tracker.
There are plenty offree meditation appsto help you cultivate more mindfulness and calm.
According to Dr. Bredesenbrain training is essential for maintaining cognitive health.
He suggests looking intoBrain HQto challenge your noggin.
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