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  A physically fit healthy body tends to increases the proportion of endorphins in our mind by reducing body-induced mental stresses. Endorphins are considered as “feeling good” chemicals that are released by our brain to make us feel positive and jolly. Thus, a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. How can I make my mind and body healthy ? Changes to your body and brain are normal as you age. However, there are some things you can do to help slow any decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Here are five things I recommend to my patients in order of importance:   1. Exercise regularly. The first thing I tell my patients is to keep exercising. Exercise has many known benefits, and it appears that regular physical activity benefits the brain. Multiple research studies show that people who are physically active are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function and have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disea