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How to challenge your mind to keep your brain healthy

How to challenge your mind to keep your brain healthy

Summary

Exercising the brain with games and new skills can help lower the chance of developing dementia. The Alzheimer's Association offers a "6-Step Challenge" and other tips to keep the brain healthy.

Key Facts

  • Playing games and learning new skills can challenge the brain.
  • Challenging the brain may reduce the risk of dementia.
  • Joanne Pike is the President and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association.
  • The information is part of a three-part series called "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action."
  • The Alzheimer's Association promotes the "(re)think your brain" initiative.
  • More details can be found at rethinkyourbrain.org.
  • This advice was shared on CBS Mornings and is sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.
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