Neurosurgeon outlines seven daily habits that silently erode long-term brain health
Dr. Randy D’Amico, a neurosurgeon at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, identifies seven common lifestyle choices that compromise cognitive function. He emphasizes that physical inactivity, poor sleep, ultraprocessed diets, unmanaged metabolic markers, constant digital distraction, social isolation, and substance reliance harm the brain. While genetics play a role, D’Amico argues that daily habits are the primary modifiable factors for maintaining vascular and neural health over time.
