A national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggests that many Americans are reconsidering when brain health should become a priority. Most respondents said protective habits should begin before age 40, while 60% reported wanting to focus on brain health earlier in life but not knowing which actions to take. His message is simple: cognitive health is shaped over decades, and the earlier people adopt protective habits, the more opportunity they may have to preserve brain function. Subject of Research: PeopleArticle Title: Survey shows Americans want to start brain health habits earlierWeb References:https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/brain-spine-neuro/memory-disordershttps://wexnermedical.osu.edu/brain-spine-neuro/memory-disorders/sageReferences:SSRS Opinion Panel Omnibus survey, conducted May 14–18, 2026. Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report: https://www.alz.org/getmedia/ef8f48f9-ad36-48ea-87f9-b74034635c1e/alzheimers-facts-and-figures.pdfImage Credits: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterKeywords: Brain; Cognitive disorders; Dementia; Neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer disease