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Containment does not only have risks for our abs or biceps. The brain can also be seriously impacted by the drastic reduction of our social relationships and our interactions with the outside world. "To make the brain work well there are four principles: it must be stimulated, it must be protected because it is fragile, it must be well maintained with a healthy diet and physical activity and social relationships. Of these four main axes there are at least two that are problematic, so we must focus on stimulation and protection ", warns Professor Philippe Amouyel, researcher specializing in diseases of aging at Lille University Hospital, Wednesday in the show Without appointment -you.
"Being locked up is difficult to live with, we are free beings who walk around, so it can have a psychological impact. We know that psychology has an impact on the heart, some very emotional patients can have heart problems", adds the teacher. But then, how can we stimulate our brain during this period of confinement? Professor Amouyel gave his advice on Europe 1.
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Play, to stimulate your brain in a fun way
"Play is the natural way to learn. Having a playful aspect will stimulate attention. It’s also a great place for social interaction, especially board games. Online games too, since the WHO advises to stimulate your brain by playing network games. There are only good things to learn while playing, even with a simple goose game. "
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Drop ballast on video games, especially for teenagers
"Under current conditions, we must let go of ballast. WHO, when it launched its message to encourage playing video games, it saw above all the opportunity to remove the isolation. When we spend a Saturday afternoon around of a game is very useful because it stimulates the brain and breaks the isolation. But it's all a question of dose, the risk is to consume it. "
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Dose exposure to screens
"Exposure to screens is very important, especially with news channels because everyone is worried and wants information. But we must try to reduce exposure to screens. Some examples: the information there you have to take them at a fixed time, and you have to set hours for teleworking. You should avoid being in full blue light screen after 6 or 8 pm, you can use red light attenuators. You need rituals. "
Reading, the best stimulant
"Reading is the best stimulant, because it makes your whole brain work. You always work your whole brain. When you read, you make a visual recognition, you interpret symbols that remind us of sensations, ideas, memories. Our whole brain is in interaction and is captivated by this reading, whether for novels or comics. "
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Do physical activity and meditation
"Going out for ventilation is useful but the goal of confinement is to go out as little as possible. The activities at home, with tutorials to do some yoga, meditation or gym, are excellent. All these tools will reduce the stress of staying confined for weeks. You’re not going to be doing great physical performances, but meditation techniques will be able to be used after confinement to bring the necessary serenity. "
Exposing yourself to the sun… while respecting containment measures
"The lack of exposure to light is bad in a way. Light is one of the main factors that makes vitamin D, which is very important for the balance of our neurons or for stability It is estimated that you need a daily exposure of 30 minutes to have enough vitamin D. This is no longer the occasion. When you see your doctor, asking for vitamin D supplements will not be superfluous. "