A Healthy Brain: Use It or Lose It!

Authors

Elizabeth B. Fauth, Utah State UniversityFollow
Maria C. Norton, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-2017

Abstract

Challenging your muscles makes for strong healthy muscles, and challenging your brain cells makes for a strong healthy brain. Build up your brain’s cognitive reserve – create a well-connected, high-capacity brain – through overall healthy behaviors (diet and exercise) and making mentally challenging activities part of your daily life. The more options your brain has to get its signals sent, the better able it is to handle areas of damage. A well-connected brain may be better able to delay or prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Recommended Citation

Fauth, Elizabeth B. and Norton, Maria C., "A Healthy Brain: Use It or Lose It!" (2017). All Current Publications. Paper 1781.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1781