It goes without saying that the brain is one of the most energy demanding organs in your body. Itâs estimated that the brain by itself eats up almost 20% of your bodyâs total calorie intake. And that number can vary based on age, gender, size and how much brain power you actually use throughout the day.
Since the brain is responsible for so many things, youâll want to have it work at its optimum performance until The Big Sleep. The following are ten common practices you may be doing that go against that goal.
1. Boredom

Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to think in different ways, make new connections, and retain memories. Without intellectual stimulation, your brainâlike any other organâwill atrophy
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