Heart & Long-Term Health

Protecting Your Brain for the Long Game

Two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. The reasons are partly hormonal.

The quick explanation

Estrogen supports brain glucose metabolism. Risk reduction includes: 7+ hrs sleep, strength + cardio, Mediterranean-style diet, social connection, hearing loss treatment, and managing BP/glucose.

Why this matters

Decades of research suggest dementia is largely preventable through midlife habits.

Tiny action step

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Pick the ONE brain-health move you're weakest at and improve it this week.