What Is Brain Health?
Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several areas. Aspects of brain health include:

Cognitive health — how well you think, learn, and remember
Motor function — how well you make and control movements, including balance
Emotional function — how well you interpret and respond to emotions (both pleasant and unpleasant)
Tactile function — how well you feel and respond to sensations of touch — including pressure, pain, and temperature
Brain health can be affected by age-related changes in the brain, injuries such as stroke or traumatic brain injury, mood disorders such as depression, substance use disorder or addiction, and diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. While some factors affecting brain health cannot be changed, there are many lifestyle changes that might make a difference.

A growing body of scientific research suggests that the following steps are linked to cognitive health. Small changes may really add up: Making these part of your routine could help you function better.

Take Care of Your Physical Health
Manage High Blood Pressure
Eat Healthy Foods
Be Physically Active
Keep Your Mind Active
Stay Connected with Social Activities
Manage Stress
Reduce Risks to Cognitive Health
Research shows that a combination of these healthy lifestyle behaviors may also reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

To learn more about Brain health, from the National Institute on Aging, CLICK HERE.