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Alaska offers free programs for better health.
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Improve brain health to reduce dementia risk
Healthy habits may prevent, delay, or slow dementia and Alzheimer's.
Dementia is a term for losing the ability to remember, think, or make decisions. These losses can interfere with everyday activities and independence. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, but it is not the only one.
Age and genetics can increase risk for dementia. But there are many healthy habits that can reduce your chances of developing dementia. These healthy habits may also delay the onset or slow the progression of dementia.
Reduce your chances of developing dementia Healthy habits support a healthy body. It turns out these same habits also improve the health of your brain.
Below, you'll find a list of habits for a healthy body and brain:
You can make many of these healthy changes with support through Alaska's Fresh Start programs. Visit the Fresh Start main webpage to find the program that's right for you.
Thousands of Alaskans have joined. Are you ready?
Contact doh.freshstart@alaska.gov with questions
about the campaign and to request materials.
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