Omega-3
fatty acids or fish oil is one of the best supplements that
not only benefits brain function, but it can also help to maintain a healthy
heart, joint function and can even help with weight loss.
CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant and energy booster within all
cells, particularly in the heart and brain. Aging is accompanied by a loss
of CoQ10 and without it, your brain can't work at full
power.
Ginkgo
biloba has long been associated with stabilization or improvement in
memory and reasoning even with Alzheimer's patients.
Exercise has been touted to do everything from treat
depression to improve memory, with the power to cure a host of problems while
preventing even more. In particular, exercise leads to the release of certain
neurotransmitters in the brain that alleviate pain, both physical and
mental.
As for
music's emotional impact, there is some indication that music can affect levels
of various hormones, including cortisol (involved in arousal and stress),
testosterone (aggression and arousal) and oxytocin (nurturing behavior) as well
as trigger release of the natural opiates known as endorphins.
