P.S. Lifestyle Counts, Too

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Epidemiological studies from many countries that have tracked individuals from middle to old age have identified four factors that predict maintenance of cognitive function as we age. Substantial work in animal models supports these factors, but only a handful of clinical trials-the gold standard of biomedical research-have been conducted. Still, even the most conservative neuroscientists agree that certain lifestyle factors support brain health throughout life.

The key factors of a brain-health lifestyle are

• Increased mental activity
• Increased physical activity
• Increased levels of social engagement
• Control of vascular risk factors that can lead to cognitive decline, including:
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Being overweight

This website, as well as its sister brochure Your Brain at Work: Making the Science of Cognitive Fitness Work for You, which describes how to maintain a brain-healthy lifestyle, can be used as part of a wellness or human resources initiative. For more information, contact The Conference Board Customer Service at 212 339 0345.