Your brain is the most complex thing in the universe. It’s what makes you… you. Billions of cells working together to control your emotions, memories, movement and speech.
But many of us take our brains for granted.
Just as we can protect other areas of our health, we can take steps to keep our brains healthy and reduce our risk of developing dementia later in life.
Think Brain Health is an ongoing celebration of everything our incredible brains do for us and a guide to the simple things we can do to protect them in return.
When you lace up your trainers and head out for a parkrun, you’re not just doing your body a favour – you’re giving your brain a boost too!
Just as we can take steps to protect our heart, we can also keep our brains healthy and reduce our risk of dementia later in life.
If this is news to you, you’re not alone. While nearly half of dementia cases could be preventable, only one in three UK adults know this. That needs to change.
That’s where Think Brain Health comes in – a campaign from our friends at Alzheimer’s Research UK with a simple, positive message…
Small changes can help keep your brain healthy, and it’s easier than you might think.
Running is one of many physical activities you can do for both your body and your brain. It helps:
Keep your heart healthy, pumping oxygen and nutrients to your brain
Reduce the risk of conditions like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes (which increase dementia risk)
Keep you connected – strong social ties are key for brain health
Want to learn more simple ways to support your brain health? Take the Think Brain Health Check-in below
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