If it is about taking care of the brain, it is better to drink water. Our brain appreciates (needs) mental gymnastics, but also hydration. Hydrating with water improves our cognitive performance.A decrease of only 2% of water in our body can cause momentary loss of memory and a significant decrea...

Sleep is restorative. While you’re asleep, your brain is not inactive; it’s laying down memories and clearing out amyloids, a waste product left over from metabolic processes that in large amounts has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Good sleep hygiene is key: Remove devices and distract...

Stress and its associated hormone cortisol can, over time, cause an inflammatory response that leads to the formation of free radicals that may damage normal brain functions. Develop tools to get through stressful moments, like breathing exercises, journaling or yoga.