Brain health is important for all ages. Millions of Americans will experience neurologic disorders in their lifetimes, but there are some things you can do to ward off cognitive decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The multidisciplinary team at the Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center<\/a> is dedicated to understanding the brain as it ages to help patients manage their brain health and potentially prevent memory disorders such as Alzheimer\u2019s disease and other forms of dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer\u2019s, and many more are at risk of developing it or another dementia, according to the National Institute on Aging<\/a>. The Centers for Disease C<\/a>ontrol and Prevention predicts that by 2060, the number of older adults with Alzheimer\u2019s is projected to total nearly 14 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers believe that as many as 40% of all cases of Alzheimer\u2019s are attributable to risk factors, some of which can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes. Addressing these possible risk factors could reduce the occurrence of dementia in the population and prevent the current projections from getting worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maintaining our brain health<\/a>, as well as physical and mental health, as we age is important to reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative issues such as Alzheimer\u2019s disease and Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are four measurable components of brain health<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many things that can affect brain health. While there are lifestyle changes that can positively impact brain health, there are other factors to consider, like age-related changes, injuries such as stroke or traumatic brain injury, mood disorders such as depression, and substance use disorder or addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lifestyle habits, like what you eat and drink, how much you exercise, how well you sleep, the way you socialize, and how you manage stress are all critically important to your brain health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more from our providers about brain health.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Brain Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Can I Improve My Brain Health?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n