- While it’s not uncommon for people to experience problems with thinking and remembering with aging, moderate to severe cognitive decline is not a common aging experience.
- While not all cases of mild cognitive impairment lead to dementia, about 10-20% of cases do.
- For this reason, clinicians emphasize the importance of following a healthy lifestyle to help keep one’s brain healthy as one ages.
- Among these interventions are following the MIND diet, a moderate to high-intensity exercise program, and engaging socially.
Written by Corrie Pelc on September 23, 2025 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.
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