7 Harmful Habits That KILL Your Brain

In this video, we're going to discuss seven harmful habits that can actually kill your brain cells. These everyday habits may seem harmless, but over time they can take a serious toll on your brain health. We'll explore the science behind each of these habits and offer tips for breaking them. Whether you're looking to boost your cognitive function, improve your mental health or just want to feel your best, this video is a must-watch.So here are seven harmful habits that can kill your brain.

Writer: Max Feng
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Animator: Tobiyaki
Production Assistant: Thomas Kang
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. And is not meant to be substituted with professional, medical advice.

References:

Marta Grońska-Pęski, J. Tiago Gonçalves, Jean M. Hébert (2021). Enriched Environment Promotes Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis through FGFRs.

[justanomorifan]

Time stamps
0:35 not giving it a challenge
1:20 not hydrating
2:15 not addressing chronic stress
3:18 consuming to much salt
3:57 multi-tasking
5:05 to much screen time
5:54 slouching or poor posture

[ikasugami]

Habits to get into and maintain:
1. Regularly challenge and stimulate your brain.
2. Drink plenty of water (and less alcohol, for that matter).
3. Address the stress.
4. Cut out the salt (and sugar, for that matter).
5. Focus on one thing at a time (and cut out distractions).
6. Decrease screen time, especially before bed.
7. Sit / stand up straight.

[idontcare]

I really have a problem with chronic stress and excessive screen time, but I have anxiety and I’m addicted to my phone 💀

[TSTER_TEASER]

Man this is insane I have all 7, this explains why I forget a lot of times and a lot of other things I deal with daily in life😂

[LittleShadow]

It's kind of funny how one bad habit actually leads to several others... for example, I suffer from depression which causes a significant amount of stress in my daily life. Then because I feel so stressed out, I'm too exhausted to do anything so I resort just hunching over my phone, endlessly scrolling instead of engaging in something more stimulating... and as people with depression also know, your diet tends to suffer a little too

The whole thing just kinda cycles from one underlying and overwhelming issue😅

[clarissejoycepeda]

I find these pieces of information to be undeniably true. It wasn't until I found this video that I discovered how overwhelming these activities can be and how they impact our brains. I find myself checking all of these as symptoms of mine. It's excruciatingly sad, honestly, and I truly felt called out, realizing that I really have to put an end on what's been holding me back in order to regain my foothold in life. Wish me luck everyone!

[FlubbyAzul]

The hydrating one is very true, I used to never hydrating and I could never focus and never felt good until I started to drink more water. Stay hydrated guys!!!! 😊❤

[quaerite.]

I love how you actually give your sources so that we know you aren’t making anything up, and so we could find more information. It’s really helpful ❤

Edit: This is the moment I realized what my username is… 💀

[NightShroom]

I have the 3rd habit, and it is really killin' me. Thank you for addressing what I need to to do, the stress is pretty unbearable to a guy like me.

[AustinOzGraham]

So if I’m understanding this correctly, a considerable number of people who have computer/tech-related jobs are likely killing their brains at a faster rate because:
- work on computer/phone usually leads to poor posture
- work usually follows them home, results in more stress
—> few breaks in work = little time to make time for self-care
- work & stress (possibly relax time too) = more screen time
- salty snacks and caffeine drinks = dehydration

This is a worrying cycle, considering these all can feed into each other so easily. Also leads to a collection of muscular stresses within the body.

[doratheexporter]

1: not giving it a challenge 💪🏻
2: not hydrating 💦
3:not addressing chronic stress😓
4: consuming too much salt 🧂
5: multitasking 😮‍💨
6: too much screen time 👩‍💻
7: slouching or poor posture
❤❤

[MugwumptheGrand]

The issue with studies is they are often affected by bias or outside influences not considered in the study. Consuming too much salt causing damage to the brain is likely true if the person is also not hydrating, but salt is also extremely important for helping the body store water, which helps the brain. Too much screen time is another one. I feel like the better question is "Which comes first, the decreased cortex thickness or the preference for screen time?" Do people with thinner cortexes prefer screens because they're easier for them to comprehend? Or do the screens actually cause the thinner cortexes?

[StargazeYT]

Stress × dehydration × lack of mental exercise × multi tasking × excessive screen time × poor posture × what else = everything I'm facing

[MaxGamerwastaken]

Yeah... great... screens can lead to something like that. Now to figure out how to stop using them in a society that revolves around digital things even for actual work.

[MasterSpartan]

I try to remain hydrated, do what I can to address whatever stresses me to people that are patient enough with me to listen to me vent so I feel stress very little, I've been laying off the screens a little bit but not as much as I should start doing. Lately I've been focusing on myself a lot and trying to improve my mental health, since watching yer vids I've been feeling more motivated to keep giving the improvements going!

[我妻選]

I think that the thinner cortex issue with people having excessive screen time stems not form the screen time itself, but rather, from how they utilize said time.
If a person is using their device as a "zombie box", constantly feeding it useless information, or things for "shits and giggles" (such as memes, news, uninspiring video game playthroughs, etc.), naturally, they don't get to exercise their brain while at it. They shut it down, and let it roll.
If person would spend more time researching stuff, solving problems, or otherwise tinkering or experimenting with something on their machine, even if in a video game, I think they would not suffer this issue, see no reason why.
So, in my eyes, this is definitely a case of correlation, not causation.

[angelaharris]

I was just diagnosed with frontal-lobe mild dementia. All this is sooo important. I spend way to much time on my phone, and if not for walking my dog, i wouldnt get any exercise. I was always a great multi tasker, but no more. I was an accountabt all my life and i can't even do that anymore.

[igi-risu]

I’m 23 turning 24 on the 31st of this month and since coming forth and speaking my truth, freshly after escaping an abusive relationship with my assailant and abuser, I’ve actively sought out ways to enhance my mental prosperity. I’ve already been very knowledge-seeking since childhood, but upon wanting to recover I found myself thoroughly invested in educating myself any way possible. Following this, I’ve been working out more, staying hydrated and always finding things to research.

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[SleppySnek]

Okay, I don't usually do this, but I can't help but love your voice. So calm and relaxing, while also giving off vibes of elegance and intelligence.
This video is very interesting, I always try to be healthy and some of those I had no idea were bad for mental health. Time for some self-improvement 💪