Your Brain Never Gives Up for Life!

A book I picked up while I was feeling a bit muddled.
After encountering this book, I feel much clearer!
I can now see the path for how I want to live my life from here on out (^_-)-☆

Your Brain Never Gives Up for Life!

How to build 'dementia-proof circuits' that keep growing even as you age
Your Brain Never Gives Up for Life!

In this post, I will explain the contents of this book (*^-^*)

The obi strip on the cover of this book says,
'You can stop dementia on your own.' Brain methods taught by a renowned doctor at a 'memory loss clinic' who has examined over 30,000 patients.
is written on it.

The author of this book is
'Dr. Ayumu Okumura, a specialist and instructor at the Japanese Society for Dementia Research and Director of Okumura Memory Clinic'!

Despite being located in Gifu Prefecture, he is an active doctor who examines over 100 patients from all over the country every day.

The obi strip on the back cover lists points from the book that readers are likely to find particularly interesting.

☆ Whether your brain is young or old depends on the strength of the 'connection power' of your brain cells.
☆ Even if amyloid-beta accumulates in your brain, you'll be fine if your cognitive reserve is high!
☆ The busier you are, chased by work from morning till night, the more likely you are to become senile.
☆ Your brain is more active when you are 'zoning out'.
☆ When you 'put your heart into it,' it's easier to form new brain circuit connections.
☆ A 30-minute walk three times a week is essential for 'building a dementia-proof brain'.
☆ Memories are awakened when you zone out while listening to 'nostalgic music'.
☆ Sleep is maintenance time for your brain! A nap of under 30 minutes during the day is recommended.

Doesn't just looking at this table of contents make you want to know what's inside?

Before that, one more thing: when you turn the cover page,

Isn't this also delightful? (^_-)-☆
The phrase 'no matter what age you start' is... a relief.
The doctor recommends starting from the moment you realize it.
He says it's even better to start growing your 'dementia-proof circuits' from a young age.
Ah~, I wish I had read this sooner (lol)

But as the title says, 'Your Brain Never Gives Up for Life!'
Our brains will continue to grow for a lifetime 'if we don't give up' apparently! ＼(^_^)／

I cannot write the entire table of contents I mentioned earlier here. Reading it yourself is best, but today I will share the parts that left a particularly strong impression on me.

<What I learned>... It's a bit long. Please take your time reading it!

① 'Cognitive reserve' is the power to counter 'amyloid-beta'.

You may have heard that dementia, especially 'Alzheimer's-type dementia,' is more likely to develop when amyloid-beta accumulates.
In other words, although 'dementia' seems to appear suddenly, it is actually the result of accumulating substances that cause 'dementia' over many years or decades, until one day it manifests.
This is like 'household trash' inside the brain, and it is said that it is 'unavoidable' to accumulate it the longer you live💦💦... Is it really unavoidable?💦

However, strangely enough, it is said that the amount of amyloid-beta alone does not necessarily lead to dementia.
The difference between those who become senile and those who don't is'Cognitive reserve'the amount of it.


In other words, if you build up 'cognitive reserve,' you can reduce the risk of developing dementia! ＼(^_^)／

② What is 'cognitive reserve'?'The brain's store of cognitive power, a preparation'is what it means.

In a word, 'cognitive reserve' is'the strength of the connections between nerve cells in the brain,' in other words, 'the power of brain cells to hold hands with each other'apparently.
The 'strength of the connections between brain cells' is more important than the 'number of brain cells.' That is what it means.

The youthfulness of our brains is determined by how much of this 'power to try to connect' and 'power to try to change circuits' we have.

For example, that is

Having intellectual agility—such as being curious about various things, immediately putting ideas into action, and actively taking on new challenges—also becomes the brain circuit's 'power to reach out and connect.'

3.The 'Default Mode Network' is said to be 'a brain system that maintains your sense of self by daydreaming.'

It has been proven that people who are busy chasing work from morning till night are more prone to senility, and that the brain is more active when it is 'daydreaming.'

If you lead a life that is too hectic, your brain will become exhausted and your 'cognitive reserve' will decrease.

And it seems that the 'Default Mode Network' works when you are daydreaming.


We sometimes 'think about ourselves or reflect on ourselves' when we are daydreaming, and that is said to be important.
However, that does not mean it is good to be 'daydreaming' all the time.

Neither 'not daydreaming enough' nor 'daydreaming too much' is good.
It is important to maintain a balance by not leaning too far in one direction, but rather 'acting firmly when it is time to act, and incorporating time to daydream at key points.'

12 Habits to Increase Cognitive Reserve and Grow Brain Circuits

4. I will write down the points of the 'Connection Training'—the 12 habits that increase cognitive reserve and grow brain circuits. (Please be sure to read the book for details!)

☆ Exercise is essential for building a brain that doesn't become senile. A 30-minute walk three times a week is the basic (minimum) requirement.
☆ 'Sports that connect with people' provide great stimulation to the brain. Exercise buddies and sports friends are important.
☆ 'Plus-Alpha Walking Method'... A method of performing tasks such as calculations, quizzes, or games in your head while walking.
☆ 'Interpersonal Brain Games'... Shogi, Go, Chess, Othello, etc.
☆ Create time to turn off your smartphone and do nothing but daydream.
☆ Do housework in a way that 'takes time and effort'... Move your hands and feet to move your brain.
☆ Watch movies at the theater, buy books at bookstores; the brain is happier when you go out of your way to visit places.
☆ Eat a nutritionally balanced diet, and eat until you are 80% full.
☆ Daydream while listening to nostalgic music.
☆ If you travel, make it a handmade trip. Happenings also train your cognitive reserve.
☆ Sleep is the brain's maintenance time. Quality sleep reduces 'amyloid beta.'
☆ Keep a diary at the end of the day to reflect on 'today's self.'

After reading this book, I decided that instead of feeling fuzzy, I would start exercising and get moving, so I immediately joined 'Curves'.

I've only just started, but I'm enjoying going there (lol).
Since going to 'Curves,' I've also started paying attention to my diet.
After all, it is important to start moving, isn't it? 💛

I recommend that everyone who reads this move their body even a little bit every day!

And I decided to be myself, not push myself too hard, and enjoy doing what I want to do!
(Of course, it's not just this book; it's also a big deal that I was able to look forward concretely by experiencing consulting and digging deeper into my own thoughts 💪💪)

Things I realized in connection with note ☆

People who have started note are people who have curiosity just by doing that. They are people who are actively taking on new challenges.
I think we are also increasing our 'cognitive reserve' here on note ＼(^_^)／
Let's enjoy taking on the challenge of note!
I want to connect with a sense of excitement (*^-^*)

Furthermore, when I look at what note aims to do again,

noteーつくる、つながる、とどける。

The content here also says good things, doesn't it...

What you can do on note
・Post about things you like or want to convey
・Read and support articles by your favorite creators
・Connect with people who have the same hobbies or thoughts in circles

And,

What note values
The most important thing in creative activities
☆ Keep enjoying creation
☆ Keep publishing forever.

In other words... I think that enjoying creative activities while connecting with friends on note, and living an exciting daily life, will also help build up your "cognitive reserve" 💛

However, let's make sure not to exhaust our brains by living a busy life with work and social media like note (*^-^*)

It might also be important to take a break from your smartphone from time to time (^_-)-☆

Today's post ended up being a little long.

Thank you for reading until the end.

#Your brain never gives up for a lifetime!
#Dementia
#Brain science
#Anti-senility circuit
#Exercise
#Walking
#Connecting
#Daily note
#Glad I used note
#Want to connect!
#Be friends with me
#Give me a like
#Friends
#Continuous posting
#Don't give up