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1. • • Make healthy food choices, reduce avoidable stress, quit or reduce smoking, and get regular check-ups with your doctor. All these actions will positively affect your brain health.
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   How can I protect my brain from dementia?

   • 1. Diet: One of the most effective ways to protect your brain is through diet. The Mediterranean diet and the MIND diet, which is a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, have been shown to lower the risk of dementia.

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   What should I do if I have dementia?

   • Make safe choices that protect you from ailments and trauma that would otherwise increase your risk of dementia. Avoid habits that harm your body. Examples of harmful habits include smoking, listening to music too loudly and excessive drinking. They might be fun in the short-term, but not in the long run!

   Brain-healthy tips to reduce your risk of dementia

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   How can I reduce my risk of Alzheimer's & dementia?

   • Some healthy habits to incorporate to help reduce your risks of Alzheimer's and dementia include: Engage in mentally stimulating activities. Treat or manage metabolic conditions. Eat a healthy diet. Be physically active. Maintain social connections. Prioritize quality sleep. Manage stress. Quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake. 1.

   Preventing Dementia and Alzheimer’s: 8 Habits to Reduce Your Risk

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   Can dementia be prevented?

   • Despite the widespread prevalence of dementia, many continue to believe there’s little we can do to prevent it. This belief is not only disheartening but also misleading. Recent research suggests that so many cases of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, are preventable.

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   How can stress reduce the risk of dementia?

   • By managing or lowering your stress, you can improve your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia. Emotional: Depression, tension, anxiety, anger, worry and/or fear. Physical: Headaches, fatigue, insomnia and/or sweating. Mental: Poor concentration, memory loss, indecisiveness and/or confusion.

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   This page lists evidence-based tips and strategies to help you lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle that reduces your risk of dementia. Your abilities, health and interests should be taken into consideration when making brain-healthy choices.

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   Sep 17, 2024 · Certain medical conditions - such as heart disease, depression and anxiety - increase your chance of developing dementia. Managing these conditions through regular check-ups, medical treatment, and lifestyle changes may reduce this chance.

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   Aug 20, 2024 · Discover how simple lifestyle changes—like diet, exercise, and sleep—can significantly reduce your risk of dementia. It's never too early to start protecting your brain.

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   Jan 1, 2024 · How to lower your dementia risk. The three basics of healthy living — exercise, diet, and sleep — are also the best medicine for your brain. January 1, 2024. By Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch. Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member ...

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   • If you have high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes, work with your healthcare provider to manage these conditions. Hypertension and type 2 diabetes during mid-life are strongly associated with increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia [3; 4].
   • Aim to get 150+ minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity. If you are sedentary, start with physical activity that can be incorporated into your lifestyle.
   • If you are getting insufficient or poor-quality sleep, aim to get seven to eight hours of sleep daily, including naps. If you suffer from sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, talk to your doctor.
   • Eat a brain-healthy diet that includes high levels of vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and whole grains, while limiting intake of high-fat dairy products, red meat, fried foods, and processed foods.

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   May 13, 2024 · There is no cure for dementia, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing dementia. These include keeping active, eating healthily and exercising your mind.

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    Dec 7, 2023 · Frequent engagement helps strengthen neural networks, slowing normal age-related declines. It may also help strengthen cognitive reserve, which can delay the onset of dementia. In addition, having a strong network of people who support and care for you can help lower your stress levels.