India, April 7 -- Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Researchers at Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham have found 17 lifestyle and health factors you can actually control that may lower your risk of stroke, dementia, and even late-life depression.

Published on April 3 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, the study shows that simple tweaks to your daily routine along with managing certain health conditions, can make a big difference in protecting your brain in the long run. (Also read: What happens to your brain when you quit smartphone for 3 days? Study reveals surprising results )

Researchers reviewed existing studies on stroke, dementia, and late-life depression to find common risk factors that could be ...