Call emergency services immediately
Keep the person still and lying down with the head slightly elevated if possible
Do not give food, drink, or medications unless...
You can recall images, sounds, or scenes with unusual clarity after only brief exposure
You can mentally “see” details of something you viewed earlier with...
Headache
Dizziness or balance problems
Nausea or vomiting
Confusion or feeling dazed
Memory problems
Trouble concentrating
Blurry vision
Sensitivity to light or noise
Slowed thinking or responding
Feeling unusually tired or sleepy
Irritability, sadness,...
Sleep 7–9 hours consistently
Exercise regularly, especially aerobic activity
Practice mindfulness or meditation
Reduce multitasking
Use chunking to group information
Repeat information aloud or silently
Write things down
Use mnemonic devices
Break...
Get enough sleep
Stay hydrated
Eat regular, balanced meals
Exercise regularly
Reduce stress
Focus on one task at a time
Minimize distractions
Use reminders and alarms
Write things down immediately
Keep items in...
Get enough sleep consistently
Exercise regularly
Practice focused attention
Use repetition and review
Break information into small chunks
Use mnemonic devices
Visualize what you want to remember
Associate new information with...
Regular aerobic exercise
Strength training
Adequate sleep
Consistent learning of new skills
Challenging cognitive activities
Mindfulness meditation
Stress reduction
Social interaction
Balanced nutrition
Omega-3 fatty acids
Protein intake
Hydration
Sunlight exposure
Novel environments
Repetition and practice
Goal setting
Deep focus...
Get regular exercise
Prioritize 7–9 hours of sleep
Eat enough protein-rich foods
Include foods rich in tyrosine
Maintain a consistent sleep schedule
Manage stress with relaxation practices
Spend time in...
Speak slowly and clearly
Use simple words and short sentences
Maintain eye contact
Be patient and calm
Repeat information as needed
Give one instruction at a time
Avoid arguing or...
Learn a new language
Play a musical instrument
Read challenging books
Solve puzzles
Do crossword puzzles
Do Sudoku
Practice memory games
Learn a new skill
Write by hand
Use your non-dominant hand for...
Review symptoms and history of repetitive head impacts
Take a detailed medical, psychiatric, and sports/military history
Perform a neurological examination
Assess cognitive function with neuropsychological testing
Evaluate mood,...
Get a medical evaluation to confirm the type and cause of dementia
Treat reversible causes such as vitamin B12 deficiency, thyroid problems, infections, depression, medication...
Exercise regularly
Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats
Stay mentally active with reading, puzzles, learning, and new skills
Get...
Get regular sunlight exposure
Exercise consistently
Sleep 7–9 hours per night
Eat enough protein-rich foods
Include foods with tyrosine
Reduce excessive sugar intake
Limit ultra-processed foods
Practice meditation or mindfulness
Set and...
Sleep 7–9 hours regularly
Exercise consistently
Eat a balanced diet
Stay hydrated
Reduce stress
Practice mindfulness or meditation
Use spaced repetition
Break information into chunks
Make associations and mnemonics
Repeat and recall information...
Get enough sleep
Exercise regularly
Eat a balanced diet
Stay hydrated
Reduce stress
Practice mindfulness
Challenge your brain with puzzles or learning
Use repetition and spaced review
Focus on one task at...
Sleep 7–9 hours consistently
Exercise regularly
Eat a balanced diet
Stay hydrated
Manage stress
Practice mindfulness or meditation
Use spaced repetition
Break information into chunks
Repeat and review often
Teach the material to...
Sleep 7–9 hours consistently
Exercise regularly, especially aerobic activity
Reduce stress with breathing or meditation
Focus on one task at a time
Remove distractions while learning
Repeat information out...
Sleep 7–9 hours consistently
Exercise regularly
Eat a balanced diet rich in protein, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and omega-3s
Stay hydrated
Manage stress
Practice mindfulness or meditation
Challenge your brain with...
Eat a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats
Stay physically active regularly
Get enough quality sleep
Drink enough water
Manage stress
Keep...
There is no safe natural way to remove a blood clot in the brain
Seek emergency medical care immediately
Call emergency services right away if symptoms...
MRI scan of the brain
CT scan of the brain
Neurological examination
Review of symptoms such as persistent headache, seizures, vision changes, weakness, or speech problems
Eye examination...
Get enough sleep consistently
Maintain a regular sleep schedule
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Eat balanced meals with adequate protein, fiber, and healthy fats
Limit alcohol and avoid...
Treat the underlying cause with a clinician
Control high blood pressure
Manage diabetes
Treat sleep apnea
Stop smoking
Limit or avoid alcohol
Avoid recreational drugs
Exercise regularly
Follow a Mediterranean-style diet
Maintain a...
Sit or stand up straight
Take slow, deep breaths
Drink a glass of water
Loosen tight clothing around the neck
Gently move your head and neck
Walk briskly for...
There is no proven natural way to dissolve amyloid plaques in the brain
Follow a Mediterranean-style diet
Eat more vegetables, berries, legumes, nuts, seeds, and olive...
Get 7–9 hours of sleep regularly
Exercise consistently, especially aerobic activity
Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats
Stay hydrated
Practice active...
Get enough sleep consistently
Exercise regularly, especially aerobic activity
Reduce stress through relaxation practices
Practice mindfulness meditation
Break tasks into smaller steps
Use repetition and rehearsal
Group information into chunks
Write...
Sleep 7–9 hours consistently
Exercise regularly, including aerobic and strength training
Eat a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats
Stay...
Get enough sleep every night
Exercise regularly
Eat a balanced diet
Stay hydrated
Manage stress
Practice mindfulness or meditation
Use spaced repetition
Break information into smaller chunks
Make associations and mental images
Repeat...
Control blood pressure
Manage diabetes
Lower cholesterol if needed
Exercise regularly
Eat a Mediterranean-style diet
Maintain a healthy weight
Do not smoke
Limit alcohol
Sleep 7 to 9 hours nightly
Treat hearing loss
Stay...
Get 7–9 hours of sleep each night
Exercise regularly
Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and fish
Stay hydrated
Practice active recall
Use spaced...
