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For brain health, focus on preserving and enhancing synaptic plasticity and maintaining good cerebral blood flow. According to the speakers, cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s is linked to a shift toward “synaptic clastic” (breakdown) signaling, so the goal is to identify and remove insults and boost “synaptic blast” (building) signaling so synapses recover and cognition improves. Build cognitive reserve by continually learning new skills and challenging the brain so it can better adapt to aging and stress. Improve blood flow—low cerebral perfusion is a top imaging predictor of Alzheimer’s—by staying active (regular walking), managing weight, blood pressure and heart disease, and avoiding or reducing nicotine, excess caffeine, marijuana, and alcohol. Simple dietary choices like beets (to increase blood flow) and an overall lifestyle that reduces vascular and inflammatory insults support synapse health and ongoing cognitive improvement.

For more information, refer to https://drtalks.com/videos/brain-health-strategies-combat-alzheimers-dementia/?t=1344.