Our Cognitive Health : A choice we make with every bite that we take

Rapidly advancing science now points to the ability to reduce dementia risk and enhance cognitive function and health as we age. There’s more and more evidence that inflammation or immune function, in general, has a role in dementia. Chronic progressive inflammation, including what causes it and how to stop it, is at the center of a relatively new field of study called “inflammaging” 

Loved this relevant TedX Talk that is loaded with perspectives, research, tips, and more..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0WCb23KPEw

A nice article that highlights inflammation and its connection to mental health :

https://www.everydayhealth.com/dementia/does-chronic-inflammation-cause-dementia/

So what is inflammation? How do you know you have it? And…what can you do about it?

Here is a great article that describes types of inflammation and some methods to help reduce chronic inflammation!

https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/how-to-reduce-inflammation-as-you-age

Brain health must be integrated into lifelong health like cardiac health, digestive health, and so on, especially in your Prime Time. Talk to your health care provider about how they can help even if you do not exhibit symptoms. Make the right diet and lifestyle changes that can potentially reduce inflammation and delay the onset and/or prevent Dementia.