Beware of Three Young People’s Habits that Can Damage Brain Health

Young people often do not realize that some habits that are considered trivial can have a negative impact on brain health in the long term. The brain is a vital organ that can affect various body functions, from thinking, remembering, to regulating emotions. However, without realizing it, many habits that young people often do have a negative impact on brain health, especially in the long term. Here are three common habits that should be avoided in order to maintain optimal brain performance.

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              1. Drinking Carbonated Drinks Every Day

Soft drinks generally have a high sugar content and low nutritional value. Consuming too much sugar can trigger various health problems, such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammation. Too much sugar intake can cause cognitive decline and increase the risk of diseases such as dementia and alzheimer’s. Reducing the consumption of sweet drinks and replacing them with water or natural juices is the first step to maintaining overall brain and body health.

              2. Listening to Music at Too Loud Volume

Using earphones at high volume for a long time can damage the fine hair cells in the ear. These cells play a vital role in hearing and cannot grow back if damaged, resulting in hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and mood disorders such as stress and anxiety. In addition, hearing loss is closely related to decreased thinking ability because the brain has to work harder to understand the incoming sound. Therefore, limit the volume to a maximum of 60% and no more than 60 minutes a day.

              3. Lack of Sleep and Often Staying Up Late

Staying up late for entertainment or work is often considered normal, but adequate sleep is essential for the recovery process and the cleaning of toxins in the brain. Therefore, lack of sleep can interfere with memory consolidation, reduce concentration, and trigger emotional disorders. In the long term, poor sleep patterns can cause permanent damage to the brain structure, so the formation of a regular and quality sleep routine is one of the keys to maintaining optimal brain function. (AAB/FTH)