Brain Health
Make your brain a priority! Research suggests that boosting your brain health can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Studies also indicate that what’s good for the heart is good for the brain – so show your brain some love by implementing the advice from each section below!
Check out Road Map to Prevention for an informative brain health overview.
Consulte Guía para la Prevención para obtener una
descripción general informativa de la salud del cerebro.
Click image above to learn about brain boosting behaviors from Dr. Seth Gale!
Click image above to access brain-healthy recipes.
DIET
Eat healthy! Research shows that a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fish, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, olives, and nuts helps maintain brain health and may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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EXERCISE
Get moving! Aerobic exercise (cardio) raises your heart rate and increases blood flow to the brain.
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SLEEP
Prioritize sleep! Studies show the changes that occur in our brains while we sleep affect our cognitive fitness and capacity for new learning.
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SOCIAL & MENTAL ACTIVITY
Stay socially connected! Having strong social ties and challenging your mental skills can lower your risk of dementia.