For a healthy brain, take all the prevention steps you can
Health-conscious men know it's a no-brainer that eating a healthy diet and staying physically active help maintain memory. Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol is also recommended, because heart health means brain health. "There are a lot of long-term studies showing that good nutrition, exercise, and reducing cardiovascular risk can prevent memory loss and dementia down the road," says Dr. David Hsu, a geriatric psychiatrist with the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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