Seven Dos and Don'ts for a Healthy Brain

These seven steps can keep your brain healthy and your memory sharp:

• DO eat according to the Pan Asian Modified Mediterranean (PAMM) diet. It's loaded with antioxidant-rich fruits and healthy fats that promote brain health.
• DON'T eat trans fatty acids and saturated fats, which contribute to heart disease and Alzheimer's.
• DON'T drink excessive alcohol, which causes premature aging of the brain.
• DO place a filter on your kitchen tap that removes heavy metals and chlorine from your drinking water.
• DO avoid products that contain aluminum, such as deodorants, antacids, and baking powder (aluminum can cause early aging!). Do not drink out of aluminum cans.
• DO make sure you exercise your mind with crossword puzzles, reading, and other activities that will increase your mental sharpness.
• DO keep homocysteine levels under 9.