Cognitive Health Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. type of health defined as the ability to think clearly, learn, and remember
  2. 8. this is a good option for aging people that want to keep their brain active and stay connected to their community
  3. 11. affects the brain and can pose risks to cognitive function
  4. 12. these have a part to play in brain aging
  5. 13. (two words) lack of this can greatly increase risk of illness and harm the brain
  6. 15. factors that can be changed to lower cognitive health risks
Down
  1. 1. learning new _____ may improve your thinking ability
  2. 2. these have a part to play in brain aging
  3. 4. there are endless types of this to keep the brain and body healthy
  4. 5. incidence of this rises with age
  5. 6. foods that should be avoided to protect cognitive health
  6. 7. have a part to play in brain aging and cannot be controlled
  7. 9. it is normal for the size of this to change with aging
  8. 10. read these to keep your brain active
  9. 14. a healthy _____ can greatly influence the health of your body and brain