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Brain Health State By State - Huffington Post

Posted on Monday, September 26, 2011 by Beauty Skin Care Natural

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As America gets older and older, brain health -- that barometer of how just how fit our brains remain as we age -- has become one of the country's top health concerns. Last week, nutritional product company Life's DHA and the National Center for Creative Aging released the Brain Health Index, a ranking of American states by brain health.

States were measured for diet and nutrition, mental health, physical health and social well-being. Maryland came away with top honors, followed by Washington D.C. New York was 17th on the list. Southern states brought up the rear with Louisiana and Mississippi in second-last and last place respectively.

Below is a ranking of the top 10 and bottom 10 states, with an evaluation of each state's strengths and weaknesses.

Strengths
High consumption of fish rich in DHA
High consumption of DHA-fortified foods and supplements
Low incidence of Alzheimer's disease-related deaths

Challenges
Relatively low level of religious or spiritual activities
Relatively high rate of diabetes/gestational diabetes
Inactive game players

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1. Maryland

Strengths High consumption of fish rich in DHA High consumption of DHA-fortified foods and supplements Low incidence of Alzheimer's disease-related deaths Challenges Relatively low level of religious or spiritual activities Relatively high rate of diabetes/gestational diabetes Inactive game players

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