World Brain Day is July 22, a day encouraging brain health at every age! A healthy brain keeps us sharp, resilient, and active and is essential to our overall well-being, successful relationships, and maintaining independence.
Why Does Brain Health Matter?
The brain controls every function in the body, including movement, memory, emotions, and decision-making. Supporting brain health can lower the risk of cognitive decline, enhance your quality of life, and help you stay independent as you age.
What Can You Do?
Taking care of your physical health supports your brain health, too! Getting regular medical checkups, managing chronic health problems, and maintaining healthy eating habits can all support your brain. Keeping your mind engaged is also important to maintaining cognitive functions.
Brain Health Tips:
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- Get at least 7 hours of quality sleep
- Stay physically active
- Engage your mind with reading, puzzles, and other brain-stimulating activities
Neurological diseases can affect individuals at all ages of life. While some symptoms are treatable, others may lead to lifelong challenges. Conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, epilepsy, infections, mental health disorders, and lifestyle-related diseases like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes all can put your brain health at risk. If you or a loved one is living with any of these conditions, JAA Home Health’s experienced team can provide expert support for disease management, helping you manage your health and maintain your independence.
Sources: NIH; Mayo Clinic