Tips for Staying Sharp
While mild cognitive aging is a normal part of life, there are ways to help boost brain health. Staying sharp into middle age and beyond depends on factors such as having good genes, a strong education, and living a relatively healthy lifestyle, experts say. Recommendations pharmacists can offer patients include:
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a Mediterranean-style diet
- Engage in mentally stimulating activities
- Stay active with social engagements and supportive groups
- Consume appropriate vitamins, nutrients and supplements
- Stop smoking
- Decrease alcohol intake
- Reduce stress
- Get adequate sleep
