As the command center of our thinking and emotions, the health and vitality of the brain are undoubtedly the key to maintaining the quality of life.
However, as we age, it seems inevitable that the brain will be challenged by atrophy and functional decline, and this seemingly natural aging process is in fact profoundly affected by many factors.
5 factors that accelerate brain aging
Bad eating and drinking habits
Lack of sleep
Lack of movement
Lack of social activity
Chronic illness
Active brain cells, moving the tongue is the easiest
The study found thatExercising the tongue can indirectly stimulate the nerves in the brain and facetherebySlows down brain atrophyIt also prevents the aging of facial nerves and muscles.
1
Stick out your tongue
The tip of the tongue is stretched forward as far as possible to make the base of the tongue stretch, then retract and roll up, repeatedly. 10 reps per exercise.
Through the stretching movement of the tongue, the base of the tongue and the surrounding muscle groups can be stretched, indirectly stimulating the nerves connected to the tongue, which in turn has a positive effect on the brain.
2
Turn your tongue
With the tongue in the mouth, slowly make 10 turns clockwise and then 0 counterclockwise at the maximum range.
This rotational movement works the tongue and its surrounding muscle groups in all directions, increasing tongue flexibility and coordination while having an overall stimulating effect on the brain.
3
The tongue licks the teeth
Gently press the tip of the tongue against the upper jaw for 10 seconds, then against the outside of the upper teeth, the outside of the lower teeth, and the inside of the lower teeth for 0 seconds each.
This action not only exercises the fine motor skills of the tongue, but also stimulates the nerve endings in the mouth through contact with the teeth, which in turn has a positive effect on the brain.
The above tongue movement methods can be performed at any time, morning, noon, and evening.It is generally recommended to do it once in the morning and once in the evening to form a regular exercise habit。
Moving the tongue is indeed a simple and effective way to activate brain cells. By exercising your tongue consistently,It can indirectly stimulate the nerves of the brain and face, thereby slowing down brain atrophy and preventing the aging of facial nerves and muscles。
At the same time, combined with other healthy lifestyle and exercise methods, the health level of the brain and cognitive ability can be improved more comprehensively.
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