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NBC News -   The Alzheimer’s Association released its annual report Tuesday, which included a survey of more than 3,800 adults 40 and older, 99% of whom indicated brain health is at least as important as physical health....

Christopher Weber, a clinical psychologist and the Alzheimer’s Association’s senior director of global scientific initiatives, said people generally understand how lifestyle habits — like getting enough sleep, being physically active, eating a balanced diet, and staying socially and mentally engaged — can protect the brain. “But the data also show how challenging these habits can be to maintain,” he said.

The Alzheimer’s Association partnered with the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging to conduct the survey. Among the findings:

50% got at least seven hours of sleep most nights

39% consistently followed a healthy diet

34% were physically active most days

42% reported adequate mental stimulation