Mental Health
10 Lifestyle Practices and Habits to Improve Cognitive Health and Performance
The younger we invest in cognitive reserves and neurogenesis, the better for long-term health.
The Purpose of the Article
Some subscribers reached out to me, mentioning they experience cognitive decline as they age and asking me whether I might offer practical ways to lower the rate of decline.
My answer is yes, based on my reviews, observations, and experience. I’d love to provide practical tips without going into scientific details. However, every point I make in this story is backed up by cognitive research that I have reviewed for over four decades.
This story does not include health or professional advice. I penned it for information, inspiration, and awareness purposes.
Why do cognitive health and performance matter?
Some might wonder what cognitive health and performance mean. First, let me define cognitive help by leveraging the definition by NIH (National Health Institute):
“Cognitive health — the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember — is an important component of performing everyday…
