Neurologists Flag 8 Daily Habits That Erode Brain Health, Raising Alzheimer’s Risk
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Updated · The Times of India · Jul 25
Neurologists Flag 8 Daily Habits That Erode Brain Health, Raising Alzheimer’s Risk
3 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jul 25
Summary
Neurologists say memory slips, word-finding trouble and persistent brain fog often stem from 8 long-running daily habits rather than sudden decline.
7 to 9 hours of sleep is a key safeguard, they say, because deep sleep helps the brain’s glymphatic system clear amyloid and tau proteins tied to Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Suryanarayana Sharma of Apollo Hospitals said clinics regularly see patients fearing dementia when the underlying drivers are quieter routines such as short sleep, prolonged sitting, processed diets and chronic stress.
The warning is that brain aging builds gradually over years, making early lifestyle changes—consistent sleep schedules and less late-night screen use among them—a practical way to protect cognition later in life.