So how do you avoid cognitive decline? What can you do to protect your brain?Īccording to both the Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and Alzheimer’s Association, there are a few key things you can do to maintain brain health as you age: Or maybe you’ve heard the statistics about aging and cognitive decline.įor example, did you know that just over 40% of the world’s population is between the ages of 25-54? That another 18% is over the age of 55?Īnd several studies within the past fifteen years estimate that somewhere between 11-13% of older Americans have dementia. Maybe you have a parent or loved one who is at high risk for a disease like Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
Are you worried about your brain health as you age?