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Importance of Keeping Your Brain Healthy

Your brains start to work even before you leave the womb and works throughout your life to control the functions of your body. It helps you understand and interact with other people and the world around you. A healthy brain will help your mind stay active and clear so that you can continue to rest, play, and work. You can take various supplements to increase brain power.   The significance of heart health has been promoted long, but brain health is also as important for our ability to think, live well, and act. Chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, together with family history and the way you live your life, affect the healthy functioning of the brain. These factors can increase the risk of developing vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. You can't change your genetic makeup, but you can make some lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive decline and dementia.  The choices you make in your life can significantly affect the ...