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How Sleep, Food & Activity Improve BRAIN Performance

Source: Dr. Rizal Abu Bakar

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Studies have found that a 5-minute or 10-minute nap in the afternoon improves brain recovery, restores energy, and restores the body's freshness.
This stays good for 155 minutes.


Reasons for not getting enough sleep
1. Memory Performance Drops
2. The ability to make decisions declines.
3. Leads to Depression
4. Increase the risk of obesity.
5. Make you hungry quickly

Foods to help you sleep well
1. Eggs
2. Bananas
3. Milk
4. Dark Chocolate (70% > Chocolate)
5. Sunflower brush

How to Get a Good Sleep
1. Get Enough Sleep (adults need to sleep between 6-8 hours a night.)
2. Sleep in a Dark Room (Sleep in a dark room. Do not under the light of a lamp.)
3. Keep Away From Gadgets (Waves from smartphones will interfere with brain waves.)

Date of Input: 17/05/2024 | Updated: 17/05/2024 | harnita_upm

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