Can we keep our brains fit?

As we grow older, we often become concerned about our memory. Dr. Ramin Motarjemi, Assistant Professor of Medicine and geriatrician at UCSD, discusses ways we can keep our brains sharp through all phases of life.

He recommends:

Managing your medical conditions and chronic diseases

Maintaining higher levels of physical and mental activity as well as social interaction

He also looks at the current research on the effectiveness of:

Eating a healthy diet

Taking vitamins and supplements

Using certain medications

Consuming alcohol (such as red wine)

To learn more, including the warning signs of dementia, watch How to Keep Your Brain Fit, Boost Your Memory and Fight Dementia.