'Brain Rot'

 

Do you ever feel like your intelligence is decreasing? Maybe you are working hard. But you are not getting the desired results. You are not able to concentrate well. Then it seems that your thinking power has lost its momentum. It has stopped in one place! Different people can give different explanations as the reason for such a situation. However, some will say that you are a victim of 'brain rot'. Literally, which means that the brain has rotted!

There is no such word in medical science. Although the word 'brain rot' is quite popular in modern society. Last year (in 2024), Oxford University Press named that phrase the 'Word of the Year'.

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Who will be called brain rot?

In answering this question, it has been said that social media is filled with dull content that does not challenge intelligence. As a result of viewing such content in excessive quantities throughout the day, the individual's intelligence and intellectual capacity are also deteriorating significantly. Laziness is coming in the thinking power. The ability to think clearly is also decreasing. This deterioration is called brain rot.

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Symptoms of Brain Rot

Those who have the problem of brain rot may have the following difficulties---

1. Problems with concentration, inability to focus on any one thing.

2. Deterioration of memory.

3. Increased level of mental fatigue.

4. Lack of motivation at work, lack of creativity.

Various studies have shown that all the habits that cause brain rot can cause deterioration of intelligence in the long term, and can even lead to dementia. Therefore, it is important to take care of brain health. For that, some habits need to be changed.

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What habits need to be changed?

1. Reduce screen time

Continuous use of mobile phones or watching TV can dull the brain. It does not contain any element that improves thinking power. Rather, this habit can increase mental fatigue. It can also gradually reduce the ability to concentrate. Therefore, you should limit the time spent on social media, watching movies and series on your mobile. In total, you should not spend more than 2-3 hours a day on these activities. Instead, you should do more activities like reading books and exercising. This will stimulate the brain more.

2. Keep the brain active

The brain is like a muscle. If you do not exercise it regularly, it will lose its activity. To maintain your intelligence, do things that will challenge the brain. Solving puzzles, playing chess, learning a new skill, reading books, etc. activates different parts of the brain. This increases the ability to solve problems, memory, and creativity.

3. Exercise

Keeping the body healthy will indirectly keep the mind healthy. Regular exercise increases blood circulation to the brain. This provides the brain with the necessary oxygen and nutrients. Therefore, doctors recommend exercising for at least half an hour every day.

4. Brain food

The brain gets the necessary nutrients depending on the foods in the daily diet. If the brain does not get enough nutrition, inflammation, oxidative stress, and mental fatigue can occur. The following foods can be included in the diet to provide the necessary nutrients.

* Green leafy vegetables such as spinach.

* Nuts and grains for healthy fats.

* Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids

* Fruits rich in antioxidants.

5. Rest and Sleep

A tired brain cannot do any work properly. At the end of the day, the brain repairs itself, sets aside all the memories and revives itself for another day by sleeping. Without that sleep and rest, the brain becomes overwhelmed. The ability to think clearly decreases. Set a specific time for sleep to rest the brain. Sleep at that time every day. Try to sleep for at least 7-8 hours. Remove your eyes from the digital screen at least an hour before going to bed.