The Neuro Experience
#350: How Inflammation, Micronutrients and Smoking Affect Brain Health
Jul 17, 2024
Lifestyle choices like diet and exercise play a crucial role in brain health. Chronic inflammation in young adults can impair cognitive performance. Smoking accelerates cognitive decline, but adopting healthy behaviors can mitigate the impact. Diets rich in omega-3s and antioxidants slow brain aging and improve cognitive function.
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- Chronic inflammation can impair midlife cognitive performance, emphasizing the importance of early management through lifestyle choices.
- Smoking accelerates cognitive decline significantly, highlighting the need to quit smoking and adopt healthy behaviors for brain health.
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Impact of Inflammation on Cognitive Function
Chronic inflammation starting from early adulthood can significantly impair cognitive performance by midlife. A study tracked over 2,300 participants for 18 years, analyzing the association between inflammation levels and cognitive abilities in midlife. Those with consistently high inflammation levels were more likely to have poor processing speed and executive function. Managing inflammation through exercise, diet, or supplements like turmeric and omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health and cognitive function.
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