Last Updated on October 28, 2024
An overwhelming amount of new research on Alzheimer’s and dementia risk reduction provides conclusive evidence that a strong connection exists between lifestyle choices, neuroplasticity, and cognitive health. In other words, certain health behaviors can significantly delay and even prevent cognitive decline and dementia. So, what are those health behaviors?
Dr. Cody Sipe is one of the world’s top cognitive fitness experts, emphasizing the importance of movement for brain health and neuroplasticity. He’s a co-founder of the Functional Aging Institute and an author, professor and researcher. He says that, more than anything else, our brains love movement.
“Unfortunately, as we get older, people tend to move less and less and less, and they also tend to move in less different ways,” Dr. Sipe said. “We have to reverse that process. Older adults stand to benefit the most from movement, so we want older adults to move as much as possible and in as many different ways as possible.
“So, get off the couch, get out of your chair, explore your world and just move as much as you can and in lots of different ways. And your brain will thank you for it.”
