How to protect your Brain from Dementia
- Walid Omar
- Aug 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 25
At Omar Medical, Your Trusted Primary Care Doctor in St Augustine , we're committed to
staying ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting your health.
🧠 The U.S. POINTER Brain Health Recipe
In the POINTER study, participants in the structured group followed a specific plan designed to protect Cognitive Functions in Older Adults at increased risk of cognitive decline through lifestyle changes. Here's the simple “recipe” they followed:
🏃♂️ 1. Physical Activity
30–35 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic exercise👉 Done 4 times per week (e.g., brisk walking, cycling)
Strength & flexibility training👉 2 times per week (e.g., resistance bands, stretching)
🧩 2. Brain Training
Computer-based brain games👉 30 minutes, 3 times per week
Plus: Regular mentally challenging tasks (reading, puzzles) and social engagement (clubs, volunteering)
🥗 3. MIND Diet Nutrition
Eat more of:
Dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, whole grains, fish, and olive oil
Limit:
Sugar, fried foods, red meats, and unhealthy fats
❤️ 4. Health Monitoring
Routine tracking of:
Blood pressure
Weight
Lab results (e.g., cholesterol, glucose)
📍 At Omar Medical, we believe in prevention. Ask Dr. Omar how to create your personalized brain health plan today!
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Resources:
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Resources
Alzheimer’s Associationhttps://www.alz.orgProvides comprehensive resources about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, care, and support.
National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementiashttps://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimersOffers reliable, evidence-based information and research on aging and dementia.
Brain Health and Prevention Science
U.S. POINTER Studyhttps://pointerstudy.orgDetails on the U.S. POINTER study to learn more about the research referenced in the article.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Healthy Brain Initiativehttps://www.cdc.gov/aging/healthybrain/index.htmPractical tips and public health strategies for maintaining brain health.
Lifestyle and Diet
MIND Diet Information — Rush University Medical Centerhttps://www.rush.edu/news/mind-diet-can-reduce-risk-alzheimersDetails about the MIND diet and its relationship to cognitive health.
World Health Organization: Dementia Fact Sheethttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementiaGlobal perspective on dementia prevention, facts, and public health policy.