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Treat your mind like you want to live in it forever.

Up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable through early lifestyle changes.

It’s never too early to start investing in the cognitive health you want for tomorrow. By focusing on the 5 key pillars of dementia prevention below, you can take powerful steps today to protect your mind for years to come.

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Treat your mind like you want to live in it forever.

Up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable through early lifestyle changes. By focusing on the 5 key pillars of dementia prevention below you will take steps today to protect your mind for your future self.

FITNESS

NUTRITION

COGNITIVE ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNITY

MENTAL HEALTH

FITNESS

NUTRITION

COGNITIVE
ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNITY

MENTAL HEALTH

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Adults need 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity weekly.

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Adults need 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity weekly.

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People who follow the Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The Mediterranean diet is rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory foods that protect brain cells and improve cognitive function. It also includes fish, leafy greens, fruits, whole grains, and olive oil. These nutrients are also linked to better memory, focus, and slower age-related brain decline.

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People who follow the Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory foods like fish, greens, fruits, and olive oil, this diet supports brain health, boosts memory and focus, and can slow age-related decline.

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Keep your mind adaptable

Boost your brain’s neuroplasticity a.k.a the ability to grow and make new connections to help strengthen memory, focus, and creativity.

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Keep your mind adaptable

Boost your brain’s neuroplasticity a.k.a the ability to grow and make new connections to help strengthen memory, focus, and creativity.

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Stay Present

Learning how to stay present, address your emotions as they come up and ground yourself during challenging moments is a skill that will improve your daily quality of your life. Practices like meditation, journaling, box breathing are free easy & take 5 minutes or less.

Engaging in social activities and maintaining strong social connections can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 30–50%

Engaging in social activities and maintaining strong social connections can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 30–50%

Maintaining strong social connections can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 30–50%

Engaging in social activities and maintaining strong social connections can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 30–50%

Stay Present

Learning how to stay present, address your emotions as they come up and ground yourself during challenging moments is a skill that will improve your daily quality of your life and help protect your brain as you age.

Stay Present

Learning how to stay present, address your emotions as they come up and ground yourself during challenging moments is a skill that will improve the quality of your life daily. Practices like meditation, journaling, box breathing are free easy & take 5 minutes or less.

Stay Present

Learning how to stay present, address your emotions as they come up and ground yourself during challenging moments is a skill that will improve the quality of your life daily. Practices like meditation, journaling, box breathing are free easy & take 5 minutes or less.

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