Hints of some steps that may boost brain health in old age
A new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine suggests that exercise, controlling blood pressure, and some forms of brain training may help boost brain health in old age, although the evidence is 'encouraging' but inconclusive. The report recommends further study on these three interventions to prove their effectiveness.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine released a report stating that while there's no proven way to stave off mental decline or dementia, exercise, controlling blood pressure, and some forms of brain training may be beneficial. The committee, led by neuroscientist Alan Leshner, found that these three strategies 'do no harm' and are potentially beneficial for overall health. The report highlights that risky changes in the brain begin decades before symptoms of Alzheimer's and other dementias become apparent. The National Institute on Aging asked the National Academies to review the field, and the committee recommended further study on the three interventions. The report advises people to keep intellectually active and be cautious when considering commercial brain-training programs, asking companies to provide backing studies.
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