Several healthy lifestyle factors can seriously improve your chances to avoid dementia in the future. In this video, learn about the everyday habits that can lower your risk for dementia. While family history and genetics are out of your control, a brain-healthy diet, consistent physical activity, and staying sharp mentally can greatly decrease the risk of dementia. Watch the video to learn more about healthy habits!
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00:00 Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 65 is living with dementia and another
00:05 22% experience mild cognitive impairment?
00:08 Luckily, there are several habits that can help lower your risk, no matter your age.
00:13 While many things can contribute to your dementia risk like family history and genetics, there
00:17 are several factors that are in our control that can help lower your risk.
00:21 1.
00:22 Manage your blood pressure.
00:23 2.
00:24 Keep cholesterol levels healthy.
00:25 3.
00:26 Keep a consistent and stable blood sugar range.
00:29 4.
00:30 Get enough physical activity.
00:31 5.
00:32 Eat a brain-healthy diet.
00:34 6.
00:35 Focus on fiber.
00:36 7.
00:37 Don't smoke.
00:38 And if you do, consider talking to your healthcare team about quitting and resources that can
00:41 help.
00:42 8.
00:43 Seek treatment for symptoms of depression, if present.
00:45 9.
00:46 Keep socially connected.
00:48 10.
00:49 Limit alcohol use.
00:50 11.
00:51 Score 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
00:53 12.
00:54 Challenge your brain.
00:55 The brain is a muscle, after all.
00:57 So flex it.
00:58 13.
00:59 Reduce hearing loss, if present.
01:01 14.
01:02 Meditate.
01:03 15.
01:04 Take steps to prevent head trauma.
01:05 As you can see, a lot of things can influence your brain health and dementia risk over time.
01:10 But several healthy lifestyle factors like moving enough, eating a balanced diet, and
01:14 finding time for meditation and social support can seriously move the needle.
01:18 I hope this answered some of your questions about dementia.
01:20 Thanks for watching.
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