How Diet Affects Brain Health
Your diet has a major impact on brain health. Research shows the diet sections in the Brain Care Score matter most for brain health
Brain Health Education
Brain Care Tips
After taking your Brain Care Score, learn about tips related to lifestyle choices, social and emotional wellbeing, and physical health to see what changes are possible for you to protect your brain health.
Your Lifestyle Choices
Quit Smoking to Protect Your Brain
Smoking is a major risk factor for dementia, stroke, and depression.
Move Your Body, Protect Your Brain
Adding even a little physical activity to your routine has a surprisingly high impact on lowering your risk of brain disease.
The Risks of Poor Sleep
Poor sleep is a serious risk factor for brain disease. It is now recognized as being as important as diet and exercise in terms of health risk.
Alcohol and Your Brain Health
Alcohol use is common, and many people turn to it to relax, cope with stress, or connect socially. There is no judgment in acknowledging that alcohol plays a role in your life. What matters is understanding how it affects your brain so you can make informed choices that protect your health.
Your Physical Health
Your BMI and Your Brain Health
Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation that tells you if your weight is healthy for your height.
How Cholesterol Impacts Your Brain Health
High cholesterol is a risk factor because it can quietly damage your brain, heart, liver, and kidneys over time.
Understanding Your Blood Sugar
High blood sugar is a serious risk factor for brain disease. Your body doesn't use sugar the way it should, which can lead to other health conditions and brain diseases.
Blood Pressure: Know the Facts
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a risk factor because it can quietly damage your brain, heart, and kidneys over time.
Your Social and Emotional Health
Social Connection and Brain Protection
Social connection can play a role in your risk for brain diseases.
Finding Meaning and Purpose In Life
Having purpose or meaning in your life is not just about happiness and motivation. Purpose gives you reasons to think, plan, solve problems, and stay mentally involved, and this plays a role in protecting your brain as you age.
How Stress Affects the Brain
Long-term stress can be just as harmful as physical health risk factors.