He added: “A healthy diet including olive oil, fruits and vegetables, nuts and beans, and whole grains, [which have] been proven to improve thinking, memory, and brain health.”
In order to help the brain heal, you need to “avoid substances which can adversely affect it”, such as an alcoholic tipple.
Sleep is paramount because it’s “a time when the brain and body can clear out toxins and work toward healing”.
Engaging in social activities not only benefits our mood, said Dr Budson, but also helps “thinking and memory”.