Minding your mind: 12 ways to keep your brain young with proper care and feeding
Time marches on, and the march of time alters every part of the human body. Few of these changes are welcome, but most can be slowed down, minimized, or compensated for. There is no fountain of youth, but the combination of good health habits, good medical care, good genes, and a little good luck can keep most of us bubbling along to ages that were unimaginable to previous generations.
The mind is no exception. Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it's one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable — far from it. Here are 12 ways you can help reduce your risk of age-related memory loss.
To continue reading this article, you must log in.
Subscribe to Harvard Health Online for immediate access to health news and information from Harvard Medical School.
- Research health conditions
- Check your symptoms
- Prepare for a doctor's visit or test
- Find the best treatments and procedures for you
- Explore options for better nutrition and exercise
I'd like to receive access to Harvard Health Online for only $4.99 a month.
Sign Me UpAlready a member? Login ».
Disclaimer:
As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles.
No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.
