Drink sweet soft drinks every day
Sugar drinks, when consumed regularly, are not without consequences on health. Scientific studies on the subject are formal: a diet rich in sugars promotes resistance to insulin and increases the risk of type 2. diabetes. Sugar, consumed in excess, also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation and even cognitive decline. Indeed, it has been shown that excessive consumption of sugar increases the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Fortunately, it is never too late to reduce his sugar consumption to limit the negative health consequences.
Listen to too loud music
Young people tend to listen to too strong music, whether with their headphones set in their ears, or when they go to concerts and festivals. Repeated exposure to strong noises increases the risk of hearing loss, hearing sensitivity and tinnitus. The damage caused to the cozy cells of the cochlea (inside the ears) are irreversible because these cells do not regenerate.
The appearance of hearing problems can have repercussions on mental health. Chronic tinnitus increases the risk of depression and anxiety. Also note that hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. “” “When the brain is struggling to treat sounds due to hearing loss, it diverts the cognitive resources of memory and reflection ”explains Dr. Chen.
To limit these effects, the neurologist recommends to young (and not so young) to Lim Iter the volume of their headphones at 60% or less and not to exceed 60 minutes of listening per day.
Neglect
Young people like to watch late, and the arrival of smartphones and social networks has only accentuated this bad habit. But the lack of sleep is bad for the brain. Not only does it lack rest, but also resources to develop properly during adolescence. When you sleep badly and/or not enough, it has negative effects on memory, emotional management and the elimination of the body’s waste.
“”Today, I know how important sleep is for health. So I try to sleep between 7 and 9 hours a night “indicates the neurologist. Rest assured, it is never too late to change his sleep habits. “”Certain effects of lack of sleep on cognitive functions and behavior are reversible simply by sleeping more and better “concludes Dr. Chen.