5 Daily Habits For A Healthy Brain

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Arouba Kabir, Emotional & Mental Health professional, Founder Enso Wellness shares 5 things to follow for a healthy brain. (Pic Courtesy: Freepik representational use only)

Ritika Handoo

Jun 06, 2025

Sleep Like A Baby

Your brain does its deep cleaning only while you sleep. Memory, emotion processing, even hormonal balance — all rely on consistent, undisturbed 6–8 hours of sleep.

Move to Heal

Your brain isn’t looking for a six-pack; it’s looking for oxygen and rhythm. Regular movements like walking, Danceing, Doing yoga boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) — a protein that protects and grows neurons.

Eat With Memory in Mind

Brain-friendly meals are anti-inflammatory. Add ghee mindfully, reduce sugar, eat your fruits. Your brain thanks you in focus and energy.

Heal the Inner Child

Therapy, journaling, even honest conversations with friends help create new neural patterns of safety. The brain heals through emotional safety, not just logic.

Revisit Solitude

Ten minutes of sitting quietly with your thoughts — not scrolling, not fixing — builds emotional clarity. It’s a brain detox most of us didn’t know we needed.