What lifestyle choices are helpful in reducing the risk of or slowing cognitive decline?
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Regular daily physical exercise
A healthy diet: for example the MIND diet: low in fat and sugar, high in vegetables and fruits, regular hydration.
Be mentally active
Participate in social activities
Get adequate sleep (7-8 hrs nightly)
Manage stress
Limit alcohol/avoid smoking
Periodic medi...
The same that is needed for preventative general health, there are no evidence-based lifestyle measures unique to cognitive impairment.
Here is a fact sheet with citations from the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine.
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