8 Steps to Brain Wellness
We all know the best ways to take care of our bodies: exercise for heart and lungs; lift weights to keep muscles and bones strong; check your blood pressure and cholesterol; mammograms for women and prostate exams for men; everyone better eat healthy. These are all good and necessary, but they leave out a rather important part of our body: the brain.
To keep our brains healthy, there are 8 essential steps that work alongside the healthy choices you’re already making. This is how we activate our brains and reduce cognitive decline:
- Stay active
- Eat well
- Sleep well
- Exercise your brain
- Connect with friends and family
- Relax and reduce stress
- Control risk factors
- Get involved in research
Watch the video below for more information on the value of research in combating cognitive decline, as well as tips on how to take these important steps towards having a healthy mind. Then click here to see if you qualify for the research that’s going on now!