Believe your brain destined to decline? Think again | Chasing Life

Most of us assume major brain decline and memory loss are inevitable as we age, but research shows that’s not the case. So what does it take to keep your brain healthy and even help it grow? Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi about his new book, “The Invincible Brain.” 0:00 Is age-related mental decline inevitable? 2:45 Brain imaging reveals improvement after treatment 7:41 6 drivers of brain shrinkage 9:29 5 pillars of brain health 13:33 90% of Alzheimer's patients respond to treatment 15:44 Alzheimer's drugs aren't enough 18:14 You must do things to take care of your brain everyday 22:55 Most people's cognitive decline is in their control  28:09 You must treat all the factors that contribute to cognitive decline 29:27 What counts as "brain training" Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #BrainHealth #SanjayGupta #News