AIIMS-trained Bengaluru neurosurgeon who has performed over 10,000 brain surgeries shares ‘10 Commandments’ to prevent brain ageing, says brain health is linked to another part of your body

A top Bengaluru-based neurosurgeon, who has performed over 10,000 brain, spine and nerve surgeries in the past 14 years, recently revealed a fail-proof 10-S Brain Protocol which helped protect brain health even in advanced age. Taking to Instagram, Dr Arun L. Naik explained 10 simple but effective “commandments” to protect your brain, and they all begin with the word ‘S’ in a viral video.

Sleep

People need at least seven to eight hours of sleep. This is when your brain washes out the waste linked to dementia, argued Dr Naik.

Sunlight

Walking for at least ten minutes in the morning sets your brain clock and helps you be in a better mood and also enjoy better sleep.

Squats

Believe it or not, leg strength is linked to brain health! As you age, your legs pump blood, and signals are sent to your brain.

Strength Training

Lifting at least twice a week can definitely do wonders for your cognitive abilities and help you remember information better. Good muscles protect not just the body but also the mind.

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Supplements

The doctor encouraged people to take supplements, but only what you are deficient in. Some supplements that can be taken to boost brain health are B12, Omega 3.

Socialisation

Having a solid support system and interacting with friends can not just combat loneliness but also help the brain from premature ageing and shrinkage.

Skill Set

Dr Naik encouraged followers to learn something new frequently. It can be a language, a hobby, etc. This keeps the brain active and prevents ageing.

Savouring

If you are enjoying something – whether it is a meal, an exciting movie, or a book – pause for 20 seconds to savour the moment. Gratitude rewires your brain’s threat filter.

Stress CTR

Chronic stress shrinks your thinking brain.

Stillness

Practising ten minutes of silence and meditation can do wonders for your brain. The very cortex that ages first thickens when you perform this exercise.

According to his website, Dr Naik is a senior consultant neurosurgeon and Chief of Neurosciences at Sagar Hospitals, Bengaluru. He was trained in surgery (MS) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He has also worked as a neurosurgeon at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for a while