"What benefits the body also benefits the brain."
We all strive for a healthy existence—physically, mentally, and spiritually. However, do we engage in the behaviors necessary to live a fully joyful life? In his recent documentary on CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta examined cases where some Alzheimer's patients managed to reverse their symptoms, a phenomenon once thought impossible. This discovery suggests that the brain can regenerate under the right conditions. The World Wide Fingers Project explains these conditions through the FINGER model, supported by evidence from the influential FINGER study. This study demonstrated that combined lifestyle changes across five areas—healthy eating, physical exercise, mental stimulation, social engagement, and monitoring cardiovascular risk factors—can help prevent and slow cognitive decline.
In essence, the FINGER model promotes daily attention to all five 'fingers': a nourishing diet, active living, mental challenges, social interactions, and cardiovascular health, encapsulated by the phrase, 'What is good for the body, is good for the brain.' The simplicity of the FINGER model makes improving cognitive health achievable for everyone.
For the CNN News trailer with Dr. Gupta: CLICK HERE!
The documentary can be viewed on MAX (Formally HBO Max): "The Last Alzheimer's Patient"
Clips of the documentary can be found on Youtube.
For the "Fingers Brain Health Institute (FBHI)" website: CLICK HERE!