Currently, the most common disease of older people is Alzheimer's disease. This is the most common type of dementia, the main symptoms of which are memory loss, a gradual decline in intelligence, and problems with thinking and speech. But this disease, in most cases, is associated with modifiable factors, and understanding this allows you to take some measures. And this is an important practical step for each of us. Here are some recommendations for preventing brain aging: Fill your life with bright, meaningful and memorable events. Let your brain work in the area of ​​positive emotions, your optimism is the best basis for health! Try everything new. Learn new skills. Explore. Constantly change your habits. In the absence of this, the brain uses only a small portion of its neurons. The moment when you become uninterested in new things can be considered the beginning of brain decline. If you can study something at a good level, this indicates good “health” of the neural networks of your brain. Pay attention to the loss of your sense of humor. The sense of humor begins to be lost long before the development of Alzheimer's disease. This is an early warning signal about changes in the finest settings of the intellect, because humor is the most complex product of the activity of our brain. And where it’s subtle, that’s where it breaks in the first place. It’s necessary to have meaning and purpose in life. Following your destiny is a good prevention of brain aging. Be socially in demand. Surround yourself with friends, children and grandchildren who will be close to you in old age. Physical activity (moderate and regular) improves brain function and, accordingly, cognitive abilities. Pay attention to your sleep schedule. It must be fixed (at the same time) and complete. A rotating work schedule with variable sleep times is the enemy of your longevity. Smoking and even a small excess of alcohol contribute to neurodegeneration. It is very important to detect violations at the earliest stages. At the slightest violation, you must contact the appropriate specialist - a neurologist, psychiatrist, geriatrician. It is from such treatment that the quality of life of not only the patient himself, but also his loved ones depends..