Caption: Dr. Paul Nussbaum

Posted: 03/31/2008 5:22pm

Category: Mental Health

Dr. Paul Nussbaum is the author of "Brain Health Wellness" and "Brain Health Across the Lifespan," and he says that brain fitness is important in keeping your brain healthy all your life.

Nussbaum told Growing Bolder his five key lifestyle factors that help keep the brain healthy:

1. Mental stimulation
2. Physical activity
3. Social interaction
4. Spirituality
5. Improve your diet

Nussbaum talks to GB about the link between cell phones and brain damage and gives important suggestions as to how to keep your brain fit.

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