Apart from the everyday products available in most
supermarkets which are believed to have neuroprotective properties (caffeine,
nicotine, ginseng and turmeric - see Research - it is
generally agreed that keeping your brain as active and challenged as possible
helps it to stay healthier for longer.
Doing puzzles such as Sudoku and crosswords, or mental arithmetic rather
than using a calculator, really can help your brain function better, as can
stimulating conversation and reading.