10 TIPS TO KEEP THE BRAIN YOUNG

1. Fast walking - 30 minutes/day is a good start.

2. Play mentally engaging games, and do activities such as chess, bridge, learn a new language, learn new things, interact with people.

3. Avoid poisons such as smoking, drinking, recreational drugs... These increase your chances of getting Alzheimer's / Dementia.

4. Be social! Have a wide group of friends from all different lifestyles & ages.

5. Have a general purpose and a deeper life purpose.

6. Relax, meditate, read, do yoga, play Tai Chi, etc. 

7. Partner with a doctor who is prevention orientated.

8. Protect your head. Wear a helmet when playing sports.

9. Eat the Mediterranean Diet (7 to 10 fruits & veggies per day).

10. Have a positive outlook. Stress shrinks the brain.

THINGS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA

1. Sleep deprivation

2. High blood pressure

3. Diabetes

4. High cholesterol

5. Cardio vascular disease

6. Lack of vitamin B12 & D specifically

GAMES

Games can be found in the HUB (Healthy Utilized Brain) section of this site.

Contributed by Susan J. Roper (edited)