June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Worldwide, 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia. What steps can you take to increase your brain health?
Here are 10 tips to help maintain brain health and potentially slow or stop cognitive decline per the Alzheimer’s Association:
Engage Your Mind with Fun Challenges: Dive into new skills like painting or try brain-teasing puzzles to keep your mind sharp and curious.
Keep Learning and Growing: Explore new subjects through local classes or online courses—every new fact is like a bicep curl for your brain!
Get Moving, Grooving, and Improving: Dance, hike, or garden your way to better brain health. Exercise isn't just for muscles; it's a brain-boosting extravaganza!
Shield Your Noggin: Buckle up and helmet on! Protect your brain with safety gear to keep it in tip-top shape.
Kick Butts, Boost Brains: Ditching smoking doesn't just clear the air—it helps keep your cognitive functions in top gear.
Pressure Down, Brain Up: Manage your blood pressure through exercise and diet—it's like a spa day for your arteries and your mind!
Tame the Sugar Dragon: Beat back diabetes with a healthy lifestyle—it's a recipe for a sweeter life with a sharper mind.
Eat Smart, Stay Sharp: Load up on veggies and lean proteins for a brain buffet that keeps you firing on all cylinders.
Balance the Scale: Maintaining a healthy weight isn't just about looking good—it's about feeling good and thinking sharp!
Rock Your Zzz's: Turn off screens, cozy up your sleep space, and snooze your way to clearer thoughts and brighter days.
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