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Brain Health

Protecting Your Brain Starts Long Before Symptoms Appear

Brain health isn't determined by genetics alone. Discover evidence-informed strategies to support cognitive function through nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, and the everyday choices that influence how we age.

Small, consistent lifestyle choices can have a profound impact on brain health over time.

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Dementia Prevention

Learn what the research says about reducing your risk through modifiable lifestyle factors.

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Nutrition

Explore foods and eating patterns that support long-term brain health.

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Sleep

Understand how restorative sleep helps protect memory, learning, and cognitive function.

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Movement

Discover how exercise supports blood flow, brain plasticity, and lifelong cognitive health.

Brain Health by the Numbers

45%

Estimated proportion of dementia cases that may be linked to modifiable risk factors.

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20 Years

Brain changes associated with dementia can begin decades before symptoms appear.

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7-9 Hours

The amount of sleep most adults need to support overall health, including brain health.

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150 Minutes

Weekly physical activity recommended for most adults.

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