This downloadable fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors has tips and resources on how to eat better and support brain health.
This article from the National Institute of Aging (NIA) explains how researchers are testing certain diet plans to see if they can prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease or age-related cognitive decline.
This survey from the AARP shows a link between eating nutritious foods and staying mentally sharp.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has compiled information on senior centers that provide services and activities for older adults as well as assistance for caregivers.
In this video from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Dr. Laura Baker, Ph.D., Wake Forest University, discusses how research on exercise, brain health, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias has evolved over the past 10 years.
This article has more information about NIA-supported advances in aging and Alzheimer’s disease research.
The Alzheimer’s Association recommends that people take part in physical activity if it safe for them to do so. Exercise can increase the blood flow to the brain and body, which can reduce potential dementia risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Learn more about this and other ways to take care of your health.
Regular physical activity is not only good for your muscles and bones it can keep your brain healthy, too. Learn more with in this article from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and get some easy tips on how you can incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
A study from the National Institute on Aging shows that healthy adults who experienced a decline in sleep quality during middle age were more likely to accumulate brain proteins related to Alzheimer’s disease later in life. Learn more in this article from Alzheimers.gov.
You can read the infographic Getting a Good Night's Sleep from NIH NIA here.
Getting enough rest each night is important to maintaining your health and staying alert. The NIH National Institute on Aging provides information and resources that can help to improve your sleep.
Making these eight changes may help you take better care of your brain and prevent cognitive decline as you age. Learn how to support brain health and commit to better habits with this article from the AARP.
