Tip Category: Lifestyle Choices

Your diet has a major impact on brain health. Research shows the diet sections in the Brain Care Score matter most for brain health

Smoking is a major risk factor for dementia, stroke, and depression.

Adding even a little physical activity to your routine has a surprisingly high impact on lowering your risk of brain disease.

Poor sleep is a serious risk factor for brain disease. It is now recognized as being as important as diet and exercise in terms of health risk.

Alcohol use is common, and many people turn to it to relax, cope with stress, or connect socially. There is no judgment in acknowledging that alcohol plays a role in your life. What matters is understanding how it affects your brain so you can make informed choices that protect your health.