The physical effects of what we eat and drink and how often we exercise have been studied ad infinitum by the American medical community, with these factors being linked to conditions such as obesity, high cholesterol and heart disease. But as physicians across Fairfield County noted, many contemporary studies are beginning to suggest that these lifestyle choices also have a profound impact on the well-being of our brains. "We are in the infancy of looking at the effects of diet and exercise on brain health," said Louise Resor, director of neurology at Stamford Hospital, "But there are many studies that suggest brain health is dependent on traditional medical factors."
