Brain health tips to prevent brain degeneration

Today, the new middle-aged group over 60 years old attaches great importance to their health. Most of them will undergo regular checkups to achieve the purpose of early detection and early treatment. However, they often ignore "Brain nourishment" is of great importance. Dr. Chen Zhenzhong, a specialist in internal medicine, pointed out that according to foreign data, the screening rate of serious diseases such as heart disease and cancer is as high as over 90%, but the screening rate of cognitive impairment is only 16%, which reflects the public's general lack of attention to the severity of this disease. Since once the brain begins to degenerate, the condition cannot be reversed, so high-risk groups should invest in brain health as early as possible and adopt the method of "medical brain care" in advance. By diagnosing the risk of disease early and controlling the deterioration of the disease, the chance of suffering from cognitive impairment can be reduced. He quoted medical research and said that the "three major medical brain care pillars" can helpDelaying brain degeneration, and the earlier you start to nourish your brain, the more significant the effect will be.

Most of the newly middle-aged patients are already in the middle or late stages when they seek treatment.

Dr. Chen recommends that people in their sixties undergo a comprehensive dementia risk assessment. High-risk individuals, such as those with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, stroke history, vascular disease, or a family history of these conditions, should undergo an assessment sooner rather than later (e.g., after a stroke) to address brain degeneration. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a recognized and effective test for detecting early dementia or mild cognitive impairment, with a sensitivity exceeding 90%.

The three pillars of brain health recognized by the medical community

He explained that the medical community currently uses three major "medical brain care" pillars to prevent and delay brain degeneration, namely medical nutrition,Brain trainingLarge-scale European clinical studies and local research have shown that medical brain-boosting formulas based on specific nutrient combinations can provide key nutrients that promote connections between brain nerve cells. After three months of use, they can effectively improve memory, mood, and insomnia, and slow brain atrophy by up to 25%. Furthermore, studies have found that caregivers of patients with early-stage dementia report that these medical brain-boosting formulas help improve their patients' emotional well-being.

Brain training involves using various activities to develop cognitive skills such as pairing, memory, classification, calculation, and orientation. Art therapy, combined with drawing and music, can stimulate thinking and help stabilize emotions. It also encourages learning new things and improves communication skills through social activities. Appropriate physical exercise, such as aerobic exercise, can help improve brain function. Combining it with brain-boosting exercises like Tai Chi and Brain Gymnastics can further enhance mental flexibility and prevent brain degeneration.