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Below are some fun facts on Brain Health.
There are around 100 billion neurons in the average human brain. Most of these connect to between 1,000 and 10,000 neighbouring neurons #fightdementia

The average adult human brain weighs around 1.4 kg, the weight of a small Chihuahua #fightdementia
Information travels as fast as 120 metres per second in the brain. That’s equivalent to 432 kilometres per hour #fightdementia

Physical exercise promotes growth and survival of cells in the brain and is associated with less shrinkage with ageing #fightdementia

People who participate in more social activities, have, on average, a lower risk of developing dementia #fightdementia

Important nutrients for the brain are best obtained through enjoying a healthy, varied diet. #fightdementia
One clinical trial found that regular walking led to an increase in the size of the hippocampus #fightdementia

Physical activity promotes healthy blood vessels, improving blood flow to the brain to help it function well #fightdementia

Lots of mental activity is linked to less shrinkage of the part of the brain critical for memory #fightdementia
If we reduced risk factors by 25 per cent, there would be 3 million fewer people in the world with dementia #fightdementia

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of dementia #fightdementia

In a recent Australian trial with people over 50, a 6-month program of physical activity saw improved memory and thinking #fightdementia

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