Our Body Is Only as Healthy as Our Brain

Key points

Glucose, nutrients, and oxygen are crucial for normal brain function.

Exercise promotes brain health and reduces cognitive decline.

Providing the brain with fuel via diet and exercise is crucial for overall well-being.

We’ve all become accustomed to warnings about the role of diet and exercise in maintaining health. News stories about the dangers of being overweight, the foods we should or shouldn’t be eating, and how our lifestyle impacts our cardiovascular health are everywhere. But for many of us, these messages have simply become background noise. In our rush to keep up with our jobs, homes, families, and the incessant demands of our technological world, we typically think of diet in terms of immediate comfort, energy, or appearance. We rely on fast food when we don’t ha