It’s a myth that everyone is destined to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as they age. In fact, your daily lifestyle habits play an important role in keeping your brain healthy and lowering your risk of degenerative conditions. The catch: Not all lifestyle habits help as much as you might think, and some may be more beneficial than you realize.
This assessment can help you determine how much you’re doing to protect your brain and whether you’re prioritizing the actions that can really make a difference. The questions below and their answers were crafted in partnership with Silky Pahlajani, MD, a behavioral neurologist and neuropsychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Take this assessment to find out what you’re doing right and what you could be doing better.
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