Healthy Brain Virginia

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain!

Research is still evolving, but we’re learning more each day about how lifestyle changes in diet and exercise, along with learning new things and staying socially active, may help to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

While we can’t control getting older – or the genes we inherit from our family – we can make decisions that will help us to live our best lives possible as we age. Keeping our brains healthy is not something we should worry about only as we get older. It’s never too late or too early to incorporate healthy habits.

Following are tips to help keep your brain in good shape!