Dr. Jessica Langbaum:
So, first and foremost, people should find — do something that they enjoy doing, that they love.
If they’re frustrated by it, they’re just going to give up. But do something that you enjoy. Better yet, do it with somebody else or others around you because socialization is key, and, lastly, something that you can adhere to, if you can schedule it. It’s something that you can stay committed to.
So whether it’s an exercise class that you have to sign up for and that you do on a regular basis and that you bring somebody with, I think those are all really paramount. Also, of course, we say what’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so, a nice balanced diet, nutritious diet with, like was done in the POINTER study and other studies with those leafy greens, low in saturated fats, all of those things.
But, again, I think I would just like to highlight, find something that you enjoy doing, that you can stick to and do it with others.