Flourish: A healthy lifestyle: a protective measure against dementia

Adopt a healthy lifestyle as a protective measure against dementia

There’s no cure for dementia and no absolute way to prevent it from developing. However, studies have shown that a healthy lifestyle can help prevent or delay symptoms. 

To reduce your risk for developing dementia, consider taking these preventive measures: 

• If you’re a smoker, stop smoking
• Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol and blood sugar levels. 
• If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. 
• Eat the rainbow! 
• Exercise regularly. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (such as walking) per week. 
• Keep your mind active and stimulated with challenging tasks, such as learning a new activity. 

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