Indicating that physical health is important, but brain health goes beyond these, experts warn that we should take care of our brain just as we take care of our skin. Drawing attention to the importance of brain health within the scope of World Brain Health Day, Neurology Specialist Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlacı says that good mental health means being well mentally, physically and socially. Underlining that in addition to a healthy diet, mental well-being is important for brain health, Tarlacı emphasizes that loneliness is not good for the brain.
Neurology Specialist Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlacı made statements on the importance of brain health within the scope of World Brain Health Day.
Good brain health means being mentally, physically and socially well
Stating that it is important, but the brain health, which is our executive center, goes beyond these, Neurology Specialist Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlacı said that just as we take good care of our skin, we should also take care of the health of our inner brain. From this point of view, good mental health actually means being well mentally, physically and socially. When these three come together, we can talk about a person being healthy. The same goes for the brain.”
Healthy nutrition is very important for brain health
Explaining how to take good care of our brain physically, Tarlacı said, "First of all, we should not think that we are only feeding our body when we are feeding. To feed means to feed the brain. Because our brain uses almost one-fifth of what we take in. In terms of nutrition, especially the Aegean and Mediterranean diet is the most ideal diet in terms of brain and cardiovascular health. It consists mainly of green vegetables, herbs, fruits and seafood. One of the most important things to do in terms of brain health is to eat healthy. Not to harm the body while eating healthy, to reduce alcohol and similar addictive substances as much as possible, “Squeezing or cutting is the other side of this business.”
We should get used to seeing the glass half full
Emphasizing that another important part of brain health is mental well-being. Dr. Sultan Tarlacı said, “There are many parameters that ensure mental well-being. There are many factors such as family relations, economic status of the society, and good sleep patterns. However, as much as possible, it is necessary to look at life more positively, happily, with more gratitude and to see the positive parts. Of course, negative negative things have bigger effects, but we need to increase our awareness. We should know that all the troubles in life will pass and have to pass, and for this we have to be patient. We need to raise awareness by being grateful for the issues that the outside world feeds us, such as breathing, walking, acting independently, smelling the air, and seeing.” He said.
Loneliness is not good for people, it is not good for the brain at all. Even though we are born with language skills, we can never learn to speak and cannot speak if there is no one else in our lives. We need the other. The other can sometimes cause trouble in life. The presence of other people can make us angry, but man is a social creature and gains meaning with the presence of others. We make sense of ourselves or understand who we are by seeing ourselves in the eyes of others. In terms of brain health, it is necessary to spend time with people, especially to increase social relations. This chain can be expanded in the form of family and relatives then friends. The important point here is that loneliness is not good for people, it is not good for the brain at all. It causes the brain to age quickly, shrink and shrivel. Therefore, it is necessary to keep our social interactions as strong and lively as possible and to be able to see all the colors of life. he is drinking. He said.
Attention should be paid to brain health, not for a day, but for a lifetime
Pointing out that we need to consider our brain not only on the day of brain health, but 365 days a year, Tarlacı said, "You need to raise awareness for your brain health. . The brain, our manager and most valuable organ, that manages you throughout your life, enables you to make decisions, evaluates your emotions, enables you to solve problems, and enables you to deal with life's problems emotionally, intellectually and behaviorally. So listen to your brain, pay attention to it, and take care of your brain health, not just for one day, but all year, even throughout your life.”
Nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management are important to protect brain health
Sharing suggestions to help protect brain health, Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlacı concluded his words as follows:
“Take care of a healthy and balanced diet. Choose foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and antioxidants. Adopt a diet enriched with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats. Zero trans fat and saturated fat consumption, stay away from fast food and processed foods. Exercise regularly. Choose exercises that support brain health, such as walking, swimming, dancing, cycling. Do not forget about mental activities such as solving puzzles, reading books, listening to music, learning new things. Take care to stay away from stress. Taking up new hobbies, attending social events, spending time with nature, meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises can help manage your stress. Pay attention to your sleep patterns and take measures to ensure quality sleep. Have regular health checks. If you are taking medications, stick to your prescription and your doctor's recommendations. Do not neglect to take safety precautions against brain injuries.”
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