PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSOCIATED WITH BRAIN HEALTH
PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSOCIATED WITH BRAIN HEALTH In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol that are not well-controlled, combined with not following certain healthy habits, including exercise, diet, and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia, or depression later in life, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology ® , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. These results do not prove that not having healthy habits increases the risk of these conditions; they only show an association. The eight cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the American Heart Association's Life Essential 8, are being active, eating better, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, maintaining healthy blood pressure, getting enough sleep, and controlling cholesterol and blood sugar levels. "Brain health is paramount for the optimal well-being of every person, enab