Keep your brain healthy

• Reduce or eliminate the risk of injury to your brain
• Eat a healthy diet - limit sugar, salt and alcohol; eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day; eat more cold water oily fish (or fish oil supplements)
• Monitor and control your blood pressure, blood sugar and weight
• Keep physically active - aim for 30 minutes of brisk exercise a day
• Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night

• Keep your mind active and keep learning new things
• Seek out new experiences
• Manage fatigue by planning ahead and using energy conservation/pacing techniques

• Take steps to reduce stress in your life such as using relaxation techniques, deep breathing, positive thinking, meditation/praying, visualisation, enjoying nature
• Find activities that give meaning and purpose to your life
• Develop and maintain a network of people who are supportive to you
• Look for ways to support others

Check out the Prevention Page if you want to learn more!