How to improve cognition and protect the brain

Results from the U.S. Pointer clinical trial found that two lifestyle interventions targeting a combination of physical activity, improving nutrition, cognitive and social challenge, and health monitoring improved cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. This is the "recipe" they followed:

-Physical Exercise: 30-35 minutes of moderate-to-intense aerobic activity four times a week, plus strength and flexibility exercises twice a week.

-Cognitive Exercise: Computer-based brain training program three times a week for 30 minutes, plus regular engagement in other intellectually challenging and social activities.

-Nutrition: Adherence to the MIND diet, which emphasizes dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, whole grains, olive oil and fish, and limits sugar and unhealthy fats.

-Health Monitoring: Regular check-ins on blood pressure, weight and lab results.

For more information on how to improve cognition and protect the brain follow the link below.

https://www.alz.org/us-pointer/study-results.asp