Five simple tips to maintain brain health

Control your blood sugar: Visceral fat is also a major factor in insulin resistance or the inability of muscle, fat, and liver cells to respond to the hormone insulin. Insulin is crucial in moving glucose from the blood into cells—including neurons in the brain—so the body can use it as an energy source. When cells don’t respond properly to insulin, blood sugar levels rise, stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. High levels of circulating insulin and glucose can lead to heart and kidney diseases, type 2 diabetes, and damage to the brain’s memory center.

Maintaining stable blood sugar levels throughout the day is key to brain health. Sudden spikes in blood sugar cause brain inflammation, disrupt brain metabolism, and increase shrinkage in the brain’s thinking regions.

Consistently monitoring blood sugar can help you track changes in blood sugar levels and adjust your dietary and exercise patterns accordingly. The goal should be to keep blood sugar between 98 and 100, and below 150 after meals. Consuming fiber and healthy fats before simple carbohydrates can also prevent sudden blood sugar spikes.

February 28, 2025 | 4:51 am