7 bad habits that 'kill' your brain

The brain is an important organ that "commands" all the functions of the body, but it is the organ that receives the least attention and care. The following habits will kill your brain.

1. Lack of sleep

When you sleep, your brain has time to reset and rewire its neurons for the next morning. However, lack of sleep affects your ability to focus, pay attention, and coordinate.

One study also found that lack of sleep affects brain function, increasing the risk of brain diseases as we age.

Lack of sleep affects brain function, increasing the risk of brain diseases as we age. Illustration photo

2. Skipping breakfast

Many times you are in a hurry and decide to skip breakfast, only eating lunch and dinner. But this causes your brain to receive less glucose, making you feel tired, lethargic, irritable and moody. Gradually, skipping breakfast regularly affects your work and study efficiency a lot.

3. Eating too much

When you overeat, especially junk food, your brain automatically thinks you're satisfied and therefore doesn't send hunger signals, even when you're actually hungry. Over time, this leads to chronic fatigue and tiredness that affects your brain's ability to function.

4. Not drinking enough water

Dehydration leads to dehydration, which can cause dizziness, slow reaction times, and even shrinkage of brain tissue. If you drink less than eight glasses of water a day, your chances of brain damage increase.

5. Multitasking

Researchers found that people who multitask are less efficient and productive than people who focus on one task at a time.

6. Smoking

When you smoke, a number of toxic substances are released into your body, making your blood thicker. This blocks blood from reaching your brain, increasing your risk of neurological diseases.

7. Stress

When stressed, the body releases the hormone cortisone, which is harmful to the brain. You can practice meditation and yoga to reduce stress and protect your brain health better./.

According to VOV.VN