The Alzheimer’s Association released its annual report Tuesday, which included a survey of more than 3,800 adults 40 and older, 99% of whom indicated brain health is at least as important as physical health.
About 88% of the respondents said maintaining brain health is “very important,” but only 9% said they knew “a lot” about how to do it.
Christopher Weber, a clinical psychologist and the Alzheimer’s Association’s senior director of global scientific initiatives, said people generally understand how lifestyle habits — like getting enough sleep, being physically active, eating a balanced diet, and staying socially and mentally engaged — can protect the brain. “But the data also show how challenging these habits can be to maintain,” he said. Learn more…
