Facts About Alzheimer

Here are six things you can do to protect your brain as you age:

1. Expand your circle of friends and acquaintances by helping others.
2. Learn new skills and pursue whatever you're curious about.
3. Work to improve your health: Increase daily activity (go for 10,000 steps daily or the equivalent) and eat a plant-based diet, free of ultraprocessed foods.
4. Avoid exposure to toxins from smoking/vaping.
5. Manage your stress response.
6. Get enough sleep (seven to eight hours) nightly.