{"id":6622,"date":"2019-06-18T15:11:01","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T20:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=6622"},"modified":"2023-04-04T14:24:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T19:24:19","slug":"four-things-you-can-do-to-lower-your-dementia-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/four-things-you-can-do-to-lower-your-dementia-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Four things you can do to keep your brain healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there is no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, there are things you can do to keep your brain healthy to lower your chances of developing dementia as you age.<\/p>\n

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Worried you have dementia?<\/p>\n

Talk to a primary care provider<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

As with most types of exercise \u2013 any activity at all is better than none. But more rigorous activity tends to have more health benefits. Taking a brisk walk in the park is good. Going for a jog is better. The same principle applies to brain activities. The more mental effort a task requires, the better it is for your brain\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

Your brain<\/a>, just like the rest of your body, benefits from proper diet, sleep and physical activity. Increased blood flow to the brain as a result of exercise, can help with memory. Sleep allows your brain to consolidate your memories so you can recall them more easily. A healthy diet helps keep your whole body functioning at its highest potential, and that includes your brain.<\/p>\n

Things you can do to lower your chances of suffering from memory loss:<\/p>\n

1. Engaging in hobbies<\/h2>\n

Hobbies that involve fun mental challenges can keep your mind active.<\/p>\n