In honor of World Brain Day on Monday, Georgia-based neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch shared 10 recommendations for lowering your risk of dementia. ladyspinedoc/TikTok Exercise regularly
People who walk about 9,800 steps — around five miles — a day are 51% less likely to develop dementia than those who don’t walk often, a 2022 Harvard study found.
“Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, promotes new brain cell growth and cognitive function,” Grunch explained in a TikTok with 554,400 views .
“Seven to nine hours of sleep per night can increase memory consolidation, information processing and increase toxin removal from the brain,” Grunch said.
Anything less may spell trouble. A 2021 Harvard Medical School study found that people who log less than five hours of slumber a night are twice as likely to develop dementia than those who sleep six to eight hours.
Experts recommend getting seven to nine hours of shuteye to lower your risk of chronic disease. blackday – stock.adobe.com Eat a healthy diet
“Fueling your brain with veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats can provide optimum cognitive function,” Grunch advised.
The MIND diet, a blend of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet (to ease high blood pressure), was developed specifically for brain health.
The MIND diet emphasizes green leafy vegetables — the darker the better, like kale, spinach and collard greens — and berries over other fruit.
Today is World Brain Day! It is observed annually on July 22 and is a global healthcare event that raises awareness about brain diseases and promotes research for new treatments. This day serves as a reminder of the critical importance of brain health and the need to take proactive steps to prevent and manage neurological conditions. #worldbrainday #brainhealth #july22 #dementia #dementiaawareness #neurosurgery #brain
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