Staying mentally active, even later in life, may decrease your risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Hear from Dr. Janina Krell-Roesch, a researcher for Mayo Clinic's Translational Neuroscience and Aging Program, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. https://mayocl.in/2T03CTK | Mayo Clinic

Mild cognitive impairment is a far bigger risk for Alzheimer’s disease than many people realize—even more so than full-blown dementia. It’s like a precursor to Alzheimer’s that can go unnoticed for years, and honestly, when I read about it, it was a bit terrifying. The scary part is, it’s not just about dementia, but mild cognitive decline—those moments where you forget why you walked into a room or can’t quite recall a name—those tiny signals are red flags. And many are experiencing it as they