Dr. Lauren Bojarski, a neurologist at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, explains how managing certain risk factors throughout life may help protect memory and reduce the risk of dementia. These steps can include: • Staying socially connected • Keeping your mind active and continuing to learn • Managing blood pressure and cholesterol • Having your vision and hearing checked • Protecting your head during higher-risk activities Brain health is built over a lifetime. The choices you make today may help preserve your memory, independence, and quality of life in the years ahead. Watch the Reel to learn how you can take a more proactive approach to your brain health. #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealth #HealthyAging #MemoryHealth #CognitiveHealth #WVURNI #RockefellerNeuroscienceInstitute