How to keep the brain healthy
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The brain, though small, is a vital organ. As people live longer, brain diseases like dementia are increasing.
Poor diet and lack of exercise can harm brain function, starting from childhood.
Experts at the American Heart Association Wednesday opened about brain healthy and what it means to keep the organ healthy.
Heart disease risk factors, like high blood pressure and diabetes, also increase the risk of brain diseases.
In 2021, nearly 57 million people had dementia worldwide, and cases have increased by 160% in the past 30 years.
The American Heart Association suggests eight steps, including eating healthy, staying active, quitting smoking, and managing sleep, weight, and blood pressure
People fear dementia more than heart disease. Preventing brain diseases through better lifestyle choices is key to a healthier future.