Penn Memory Center Co-Director Jason Karlawish, MD, recently lead a discussion about ways to keep an aging brain healthy at a packed house at the Ralston Wellness Center.
From debunking the Alzheimer’s-preventing ability of Sodoku and cognitive supplements to recommending a heart-healthy, Mediterranean diet, Dr. Karlawish spent the majority of the hour answering questions from the crowd.
As a foundation to the discussion, Dr. Karlawish explained commonly-heard terms, such as mild cognitive impairment and “memory center,” and clarified the distinction between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Healthy aging requires adults to challenge your brain and stay both physically active and socially engaged, according to the Global Council on Brain Health, of which Dr. Karlawish is a member.