The Full Story
BRAIN HEALTH
There is a Cherokee legend about a wise woman of the tribe who, when asked about her ability to flourish as she aged, answered: There are two packs of wolves that dwell within me. On pack is beneficial, the other is harmful. Every day I feed the helpful wolves and starve the bad.
This is the wisdom a the risk-management approach to keeping your brain healthy.
THE BEHAVIORAL ROOTS
OF BRAIN HEALTH
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PHYSICAL EXERCISE
MENTAL STIMULATION
STRESS MANAGEMENT
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
GOOD DIET
GOOD SLEEP
GOOD MEDICAL CARE
AN ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT
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A RISK MANAGEMENT APPROACH
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Research has identified risk factors and protective factors associated with each of the behavioral roots of brain health. The strategy to lower your risk of cognitive decline and dementia is straight forward:
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lower your risk factors
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amplify the protective factors.