Must Read: How To Improve Brain Health

There are many different disorders and diseases that can affect the brain, but many of them share risk factors. Here are few simple ways to keep your brain healthy:

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Quit Smoking

Tobacco use is linked to stroke, brain aneurysm, and dementia. After you stop smoking, your stroke risk will drop to that of someone who never smoked within five to 15 years of quitting.

To get help quitting today, visit the Smoking Cessation Learning Center.

Drink in Moderation 

Studies have shown that one drink per day for women and two for men (especially red wine) can protect against dementia. However, heavy alcohol use and binge drinking can cause dementia, stroke, and brain aneurysm.

Control Your Numbers

Those include levels of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. High blood pressure and cholesterol levels and poorly controlled diabetes are all associated with Alzheimer’s disease, brain aneurysm, and stroke. One way to lower blood pressure and cholesterol is to reduce the amount of sodium and increased the amount of fiber in your diet. Learn how to eat right for a healthy heart.

Get Screened for Heart Disease 

Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is associated with stroke, brain aneurysm, and dementia.

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