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Talking About Brain Health & Aging: The Basics ACL is an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Aging and Health AGING WELL DEPENDS ON YOUR GENES, LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND ENVIRONMENT. Even if you’re healthy, changes in memory and learning as you age may include: More challenges with multitasking Increased difficulty finding words Minor decrease in the ability to pay attention However, at any age, you can still: Improve your skills Learn new things Create new memories Improve vocabulary Protecting your health is important to maintaining your independence.
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Protecting Brain Health GOOD OVERALL HEALTH MAY HELP TO MAINTAIN GOOD BRAIN HEALTH. Strive for: Healthy eating Regular exercise Keeping your brain active Social connections Getting enough sleep
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Healthy Eating GOOD NUTRITION IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF LEADING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE— TODAY, TOMORROW, AND IN THE FUTURE. Healthy eating tips: Eat or drink less sugar, salt, and solid fat Make fruits, vegetables, and whole grains a major part of your diet Choose lean meats, fish, or poultry Choose low- or non-fat dairy Control portion sizes Drink adequate fluids A healthy diet may promote brain health now, and in the years to come.
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Regular Exercise PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO TO STAY HEALTHY. Benefits: Reduces the risk of diabetes, heart disease, depression, and stroke Can help to prevent falls May improve connections among brain cells Tips: Talk to a health care provider to see what activities are best for you Join programs that teach you to be active safely Many exercise routines can be modified to fit each individual’s fitness level.
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Keep Your Brain Active Keeping your mind active may help maintain your learning, remembering, and thinking skills. Activity ideas: Read books and magazines Play games and do puzzles Take a class or join a club Consider joining a game or book club in your community.
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Social Connections PEOPLE WHO TAKE PART IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES SAY THEY FEEL HAPPIER, AND IT MAY REDUCE SOME HEALTH RISKS. Be social and stay connected by: Volunteering or working Joining a social club or gathering with friends and family Trying programs at local community organizations Approximately 1 million adults over the age of 60 help care for a grandchild.
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Brain Health Risks POTENTIAL THREATS TO BRAIN HEALTH INCLUDE: Accidents Alcohol Smoking and related risks Some medicines, or improper use of medicines Certain health conditions
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Risk Factor: Accidents ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY AGE. AS WE GET OLDER, THE RISK OF FALLS AND OTHER ACCIDENTS THAT CAN CAUSE BRAIN INJURY INCREASES. Reduce your risk: Exercise to improve balance and coordination Wear safety belts and helmets Take a fall prevention class Make sure your home is safe Review medicines with a health care provider Have your vision checked Get enough sleep (7-8 hours per night) Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people 65 years of age and older.
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Risk Factor: Alcohol CONSUMING ALCOHOL CAN AFFECT THE WAY YOUR BRAIN FUNCTIONS. Alcoholic beverages may: Impair communication among brain cells Cause drowsiness, dizziness, fuzzy memory, and slurred speech Have long-term impacts on balance, coordination, memory, emotions, and body temperature Be dangerous when mixed with certain medicines Some health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, can be made worse by the consumption of alcohol.
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Risk Factor: Smoking and Related Risks SMOKING CAN AFFECT YOUR HEART, LUNGS, AND BRAIN. Benefits of quitting smoking at any age: Lower risk of heart attacks, stroke, and lung disease Better blood circulation Not exposing others to second-hand smoke In addition, consider how to limit your exposure to air pollution from fires (including fireplaces and candles), vehicles, or industrial areas because pollution can affect your breathing. Quitting smoking—at any age—has many health benefits.
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Risk Factor: Medicines SOME MEDICINES CAN AFFECT THE WAY YOUR BRAIN FUNCTIONS. Talk with your health care provider about: Prescription and over-the-counter drug interactions Memory and brain function side effects Whether your medicines can affect sleep It’s important to understand dosing instructions and potential side effects of the medications you are taking.
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Risk Factor: Health Conditions THERE ARE SEVERAL HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT BRAIN HEALTH, AND SOME CAN BE MANAGED. Common conditions: Heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure Diabetes Sleep problems Get regular health screenings and talk to your health care provider about any sleep issues you may have.
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Heart Disease, Stroke, and High Blood Pressure HEART DISEASE AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CAN LEAD TO STROKE AND BLOOD VESSEL CHANGES IN YOUR BRAIN. Reduce your risk: Manage cholesterol Control blood pressure Eat healthily Quit smoking Limit alcohol Limit exposure to air pollution A well-balanced diet can help manage blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.
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Diabetes DIABETES DAMAGES BLOOD VESSELS THROUGHOUT THE BODY, INCLUDING IN THE BRAIN. This condition may increase risk of: Heart attack and stroke Memory problems and Alzheimer’s disease Prevent or control diabetes by: Maintaining a nutritious diet Managing weight through exercise Talking to a health care provider about medicine Maintaining a healthy body weight may help improve the symptoms related to diabetes.
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Sleep Problems SLEEP-RELATED DIFFICULTIES CAN AFFECT BRAIN HEALTH BY LEADING TO INJURIES, CARDIOVASCULAR ISSUES, AND MEMORY PROBLEMS. Common disorders: Sleep apnea Insomnia Narcolepsy Restless Leg Syndrome What you can do: Get 7-8 hours of sleep each night Talk to your health care provider and/or sleep specialist Use a device or medicine, if prescribed Quit smoking Try relaxation techniques Older adults should try to get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep each night.
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Dementia DEMENTIAS GENERALLY INVOLVE A BUILDUP OF HARMFUL PROTEINS IN THE BRAIN, THE DEATH OF BRAIN CELLS, AND LOSS OF CONNECTIONS AMONG THEM. Known risks: Age Genes, in some people Head injury Stroke Approaches that show promise in reducing risk of cognitive decline or dementia, but need more testing: Exercise Healthy diet Controlling high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes Cognitive “brain” training Alzheimer's Disease is the most common form of dementia.
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Where to Start IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO TAKE IN ALL THE THINGS THAT CAN POSITIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AFFECT BRAIN HEALTH. Start with one small step in the right direction: Schedule a health screening or physical exam Review your medicines with your health care provider Add one daily serving of vegetables to your diet Start a food, activity, or health journal Find your community center’s activity schedule