“Whatever any man does he first must do in his mind, whose machinery is the brain. The mind can do only what the brain is equipped to do, and so man must find out what kind of brain he has before he can understand his own behavior.” - Gay Gaer Luce & Julius Segal

It’s common knowledge that you must always protect your head from physical danger. You wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle, skating, or playing sports. However, there are other dangers out there that you must also protect your brain against.

Studies have shown that the brain is an awesome learning device, but it can be influenced as much by negative perceptions as by positive ones. These negative influences can actually affect how the brain functions. If you limit your intellectual growth, that is, if you continuously tell yourself that you’re not smart enough, your brain can never operate at peak efficiency. Self-image is how you feel about yourself and has a direct impact on your brain’s efficiency, at least where intellectual activities are concerned.

 So, what can you do to save your brain? You can’t change your genes, but you can change your environment and your lifestyle.