https://www.yahoo.com/news/prevention-everyday-ways-keep-aging-140004131.html Feed your brain. - diet – plant-centric, with little to no red meat or processed food – has been shown to improve overall health and lower the risk of scoring poorly on cognitive tests by 35 percent. Exercise regularly. - Its recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day because the increased blood flow to the brain will prevent or postpone your risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia Stop smoking. Have a heart. - If your cardiovascular system is healthy, it will help your brain health. Stimulate your mind. - Work your brain just as you work your body. Be social. - studies show that we all benefit by reducing the inflammatory effects of social isolation Minimize alcohol consumption. - As we age, alcohol has a bigger impact on our bodies Sleep well. - A good night of sleep will mean fewer issues with memory and cognition. Prevent falls. Because falls can cause traumatic brain injuries, Take care of your mental health. - Depression may become an issue, but medication and counseling are available and can help. Check your meds. Some medications can mess with your memory.
They're all important. I know. And I know what happens when one or two of these things go out-of-whack. There's a lot of things you have to keep an eye on, if you want to live to be a really nasty old git, like me.
