5 tips for a real 'brain boost'

The grey matter in your head isn't always sharp. You can stimulate it and wake it up. For example, by eating well and being socially active. We have collected the most important tips that can help you make your brain more active. Read our selection of 5 tips and be sure to check out our related blog post.

Without movement, you will not only decline physically but also mentally. A half-hour walk a day already makes a world of difference.

Walk to the supermarket, cycle to work. No drastic measures are needed.

Your brain uses 20% of your calorie intake. So eat enough and healthily. Fruit, vegetables, fish – these will make your grey matter tingle.

So what's so good for your brain? Well, blueberries, oily fish, avocados, nuts, seeds, and tomatoes, for example.

When you sleep, your brain is more active than when you're awake. Your brain repeats your day over and over again, and it does this much faster than when you're awake.

For example, too little sleep can reduce your learning ability by up to 40%.

Step out of your daily routine and try something new. Drive a different way to work, take the dog for a different walk. Seek new stimuli.

Learning and trying new things keep your brain nice and sharp and fresh.

A good social life is closely linked to the condition of your brain. It ensures better memory, better physical condition, and slows down the ageing of the brain.

Read more about a sharper brain in our blog post!