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Today's new middle-aged population, aged 60 and above, places great importance on their health and often undergoes regular checkups to achieve early detection and treatment. However, they frequently neglect...Brain nourishmentThe importance of cognitive impairment. Dr. Chen Zhenzhong, an internal medicine specialist, pointed out that according to foreign data, the screening rate for serious diseases such as heart disease and cancer is over 90%, but the screening rate for cognitive impairment is only 16%, reflecting a general lack of public awareness of the severity of this condition. Since brain degeneration is irreversible once it begins, high-risk individuals should invest in brain health as early as possible, adopting "medical brain care" methods to reduce the chance of developing cognitive impairment through early diagnosis of disease risks and control of disease progression. He cited medical research indicating that "three pillars of medical brain care" help...Slowing down brain degenerationFurthermore, the earlier you start nourishing your brain, the more significant the effects will be.

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

Dr. Chen recommends that people in their sixties undergo a comprehensive cognitive impairment risk assessment. Those at high risk, such as those with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, a history of stroke, vascular disease, or a family history of cognitive impairment, should be evaluated as soon as possible after being diagnosed with other conditions (such as stroke) to address brain degeneration early. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a recognized and effective test that can detect early-stage 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 widely adopts three major pillars of "medical brain care" to prevent and delay brain degeneration: medical nutrition,Brain trainingAnd brain-boosting exercises. Large-scale European clinical studies and local research have shown that medical brain-boosting formulas based on specific nutritional combinations can provide the main nutrients that promote the connection of brain nerve cells. Continuous use for three months can effectively improve memory, mood, and insomnia problems, and delay brain atrophy by up to 25%. Furthermore, research has found that caregivers of patients with early cognitive impairment report that these medical brain-boosting formulas help improve the patients' mood.

Brain training refers to developing cognitive abilities such as matching, memory, classification, calculation, and direction through various activities, combined with art therapy. Artistic activities, such as painting and music, are used to stimulate thinking and help stabilize emotions. It also encourages people to learn new things and improve communication skills through social activities. Appropriate physical exercise, such as aerobic exercise, helps improve brain activity; when combined with brain-training exercises such as Tai Chi and brain gymnastics, it can further enhance mental flexibility and help prevent brain degeneration.