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10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
It's never too late or too early to incorporate healthy habits.
Dear Friend,

Two-thirds of Americans have at least one major potential risk factor for dementia. It's a staggering statistic and underscores the urgency for us to take action to promote brain health.

As Chief Science Officer and Medical Affairs Lead of the Alzheimer's Association, I am excited to share with you our latest science-backed 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain. These habits may lower the risk of cognitive decline and possibly developing Alzheimer's or another dementia. Incorporating healthier habits in your day-to-day life can start today.

Here are a few of the habits to kick-start your brain health:

Get moving: Engage in regular physical activity. This includes activities that raise your heart rate and increase blood flow to the brain and body. Find ways to build more movement into your day — walking, dancing, biking — whatever works for you!
Exercise your mind: Be curious. Put your brain to work and do something that is new for you. Learn a new skill. Try something artistic. Challenging your mind may have short- and long-term benefits for your brain.
Eat well: Eating healthier foods can help reduce your risk of cognitive decline. This includes more vegetables and leaner meats/proteins, along with foods that are less processed and lower in fat. Choose healthier meals and snacks that you enjoy and are available to you.

Discover the full 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain now.

I'm so thankful for the strength of our Alzheimer's Association community allowing us to make resources like this possible. When you join us, you can help provide care and support for those facing cognitive concerns or a dementia diagnosis, while also fueling global research that will one day bring an end to Alzheimer's disease.

Resources like 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain are just one part of our mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

I hope you will share with your friends and family.

Sincerely,

Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D.
Alzheimer's Association Chief Science Officer and Medical Affairs Lead
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