Getting healthy is a top New Year's resolution. But keeping your brain healthy as you age also should be a top priority.
Dr. Wes Ashford, an Alzheimer's Disease expert and creator of the consumer memory screening test MemTrax, offers these 10 tips to on keeping your brain healthy:
- EXERCISE YOUR MIND: Education is associated with decreased Alzheimer's risk. So try taking a class, learning a new language or working math or word puzzles to keep your mind stimulated. There also are personalized brain-train programs, like those at HAPPYneuron (www.HAPPYneuron.com).
- GET PHYSICAL: Physical exercise is an important part of keeping your mind healthy. Adopt a regular exercise program, incorporating both aerobics and strength training – and don't forget to stretch.
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