Healthy Brain Aging – Alcohol
The older we get, the less tolerance we typically have for alcohol. Drinking can increase the risk of confusion and falls. Facts about Aging and Alcohol
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Healthy Living & Prevention
Learn about ways to optimize your brain’s health including diet, exercise, and social activity.
Healthy Brain Aging – Sleep
Getting enough sleep is essential for healthy aging. Lack of sleep can increase your risk of health problems, including memory impairments and forgetfulness. Learn how to develop healthy habits at bedtime to promote a good night’s rest with the resources below. AgePage:A Good Night’s Sleep Sleep and Older Adults Booklet Sleep Infographic Sleep Infographic (Spanish)
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Healthy Brain Aging – Brain Health
Learn more about healthy habits for brain health. Brain Health Basics Emory Healthy Aging Study: 6 Activities to Engage Your Mind AgePage: Forgetfulness & When to Ask for Help Medicine, Age, & Your Brain Fact Sheet Participating in Activities as You Age Understanding Memory Loss Brochure Brain Health: You Can Make a Difference
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Healthy Brain Aging – Exercise
Physical Exercise is an important part of healthy aging. Being active can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce stress or depression, improve sleep, improve strength and balance, and even improve cognitive function. Lack of physical activity can lead to a variety of illnesses and more doctor visits. The resources below will teach you how […]
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Healthy Brain Aging – Nutrition
A well-balanced diet can keep you healthy, feeling better, and decrease your chances of certain diseases. Read these resources to learn more about healthy food choices and meal planning. Recipes for a Healthy Brain Emory Top Brain Foods Make Smart Food Choices Mediterranean Diet What’s on Your Plate: Smart Food Choices
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Healthy Living & Prevention
Research has shown that a healthy lifestyle may prevent, delay and slow progression of cognitive impairment and dementia. Physical exercise, being socially active, following a healthy diet, sleeping well, limiting alcohol intake, and mood management all contribute to brain health. Annual Wellness Visit Everything you need to know about this healthcare visit available to Georgians […]
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Defining the Relationship Between High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s
Since cognitive conditions, including Alzheimer’s, can be impacted by vascular issues, it only makes sense to evaluate if there is a link between hypertension and these diseases. Uncovering this link can not only lead to a better clarification of risk for hypertensive patients, it can answer whether or not treatments for high blood pressure may […]
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Top Healthy Brain Foods
Growing old doesn’t have to mean losing your mental edge. There are proactive steps you can take to keep your brain young and alert. Try adding some of these healthy brain foods to your daily eating plan. Blueberries Blueberries can help decrease the effects of age-related diseases on the brain,as well as improve learning capacity […]
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Top Diseases that Affect African Americans’ Health
Regular check-ups and living a healthy lifestyle is key to living a healthy and vibrant life. Check out this list of the top 8 diseases that affect African Americans: Diabetes A diabetes diagnosis is 60% more likely to occur in the African American population. Common warning signs include increased thirst and hunger, dry mouth, frequent […]
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EHAS Numbers To Know.
Men and aging…it’s all in the numbers. Although you may feel healthy now, an active lifestyle may not always be enough to combat unhealthy aging, as environment and genetics also play a role. Screening tests are a simple way to detect those hidden changes that occur due to aging, or may offer explanations as to […]
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Top 10 Things You Should Know About the Annual Wellness Visit
1. What is an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)? 2. Who qualifies for an AWV? All Medicare Part B Patients who have received Medicare Part B benefits for 12+ months and have not had their Initial Preventive Physical Exam/“Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit within 12 months. 3. How often can a patient receive an AWV? A […]
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Focus on Your Future Health for Free
The Annual Wellness Visit, sometimes called an “AWV,” is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider. The purpose of the Annual Wellness Visit is to create or update a personalized prevention plan that may help prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. The Annual Wellness Visit is not a head-to-toe physical, […]
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