Lifestyle steps may reduce brain disease risks and help to keep your brain and memories sharp.

A major 2020 report suggests 12 factors within our control are responsible for up to 40 percent of dementia cases, such as smoking, poor fitness and obesity. Another study found it's never too la...

Consume a mix of nutrient-packed foods, not one superfood.

• Choose flavonoids. A half-serving of apples, berries and pears may curb inflammation and cell damage.
• Be careful with supplements as they may contain unapproved drugs.
• D...

Keeping an eye on your overall health is key for brain health.

• Watch these health numbers. Monitor and manage your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Diseases like hypertension and type 2 diabetes damage small blood vessels in the brain and affect thi...

Fuzzy thinking and poor focus can be caused by anything from a sluggish thyroid to a vitamin 12 deficiency, or after recovery from COVID-19.

If you suspect your cognitive fogginess is related to coronavirus, consider a neuropsychological evaluation at a post-COVID-19 recovery clinic. You ma...

1. Smoking: Current smokers are 34 percent more likely to develop dementia in later life.
2. Junk food. Highly processed foods and those high in saturated fat, like red meat and full-fat dairy increase inflammation in the body, including your brain.

• Make Learning a Lifelong Pursuit. Trying new activities and building new skills throughout life may also help to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
• Retire a little later. A study suggested that working until age 67 or later may offer a buffer agai...