Six Bad Habits that Harm our Brains.

During the history of humanity, with improved living conditions and increased access to education, IQ levels around the world have gradually increased. But over the past decade, our collective intelligence has not only slowed down but has also shown a downward trend. Why is this happening, when we are close to any sources of knowledge like never before? It's all about the features of the modern lifestyle that harm our brain.

1. Multitasking

The habit of doing several things at the same time not only does not increase productivity but, on the contrary, reduces it, scattering attention and overloading the brain.

2. Fast food

Scientists have proven that the diet with a high content of saturated fats, simple sugars, salt, red meat, and processed foods leads to a deterioration in short-term memory and subtle cognitive impairment.

3. Passive lifestyle

The problem is that a long stay in one position reduces the flow of blood to the brain, and therefore reduces the flow of nutrients and oxygen, which are necessary for its effective work.

4. Overabundance of information

Trying to keep up with the endless stream of information that rains down on us from all sides, we stop delving into it and read-only superficial facts. Even if you don’t feel it, an overabundance of diverse content is stress for the brain.

5. Online chat

Experts are certain: the more time we spend on social networks, the higher our level of anxiety. In some cases, dependence on Internet communication impairs our ability to recognize non-verbal emotional signals and to show empathy.

6. Lack of sleep

Deterioration in sleep quality, and especially a reduction in its deep phase, during which information moves from short-term to long-term memory, can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Report: Olha Dzharyha