Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia

This comprehensive report reviews strategies for preventing cognitive decline and dementia. It identifies three areas with encouraging but inconclusive evidence for slowing age-related cognitive decline: cognitive-training, managing blood pressure in midlife hypertension, and increased physical activity. It emphasizes the need for rigorous research, noting limitations in current evidence. While interventions are promising for brain health, they cannot yet justify public health campaigns but can inform personal strategies for aging populations.

Engage in activities that challenge your thinking, maintain healthy blood pressure levels, and prioritize regular physical-exercise to support cognitive health. Tailor these practices to personal needs, as evidence is not definitive but suggests these approaches may help delay cognitive decline and promote brain health.