(Brain longevityis a thing, folks!)
These three pillars sit at the base of the brain span pyramid, she saysbut they sound pretty vague.
“It’s like a sewage system or a dishwasher, if you will,” says Nicola.
“It washes all of the debris and junk that accumulates during the day.”
That being said: Prioritize quality sleep the best you’re able to.
(Experts say the optimal bedroom temperature for sleep is65 degrees Fahrenheit.)
However, Nicola does praise aerobic exercise andresistance trainingfor optimal brain aging.
She explains that contracting your muscles releases certainmyokines5, or muscle-based proteins, into the bloodstream.
And some of these myokines have been shown tohave neuroprotective properties6.
How much exercise do you need, you might ask?
“You want to do around five exercises per muscle,” she explains.
If you need some workout inspiration, feel free to check out our fullstrength training guide.
Nutrition
Finally, we have nutrition.
confirm to give yourself grace.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
