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2 Brain-Healthy Habits a Neurologist Swears by to Prevent Disease
Business Insider • • health
Key Points:
- The number of people living past 100 is increasing, leading to an expected doubling of dementia cases by 2050, according to a 2022 Lancet study.
- Neurologist Dr. Jinsy A. Andrews highlights that typical American lifestyles, often sedentary and high in ultraprocessed foods, may raise the risk of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
- Emotional health, including social isolation and depression, is a crucial but often overlooked factor in brain health and dementia prevention, as supported by recent studies.
- Quality social interactions, rather than quantity or reliance on social media, are important for emotional wellbeing and brain health, with diminishing returns seen from excessive socializing.
- Engaging in varied, creative, and relaxing activities such as music, reading, and crafting stimulates different brain areas, supports neuroplasticity, reduces stress, and may help prevent dementia.
