Published: October 9, 2024 | Updated: October 29, 2024
Maintaining optimal brain health is essential for older adults, as cognitive decline can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. A brain-health-focused diet can play a vital role in enhancing cognitive function, supporting memory and reducing the risk of neurologic disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Here are ways to keep your brain healthy.
While it’s essential to focus on brain health, limiting certain foods is equally important. Highly processed foods, sugary snacks and excessive salt can contribute to inflammation and cognitive decline. Reducing saturated and trans fats found in fried and processed foods can further benefit brain health.
While your diet is critical to brain health, there are other lifestyle changes you can make to boost your brain health, prevent dementia and combat cognitive decline. These include:
Creating a brain-healthy diet doesn’t need to be complicated. Focus on variety and balance to ensure a wide range of nutrients for cognitive function. Regular meal planning can help older adults obtain the necessary nutrients to support brain health. Combined with physical activity and social engagement, a balanced diet can enhance the overall quality of life and mitigate risks associated with brain disorders like dementia and mild cognitive impairment.Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center Dementia Prevention Clinic can help you understand your possible risks for developing memory disorders, dementia, Alzheimer’s and other cognition-related conditions.
Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center Dementia Prevention Clinic
The Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center Dementia Prevention Clinic is in Norton Medical Plaza III – Brownsboro, on the campus of Norton Brownsboro Hospital. The clinic, part of Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center, is available if you are interested in learning about your risk of developing dementia and ways to help prevent or delay a memory disorder.
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