Worry over general health spurs physical action and should include a routine for sustaining a healthy brain. When you start forgetting little things, a common fear is that Alzheimer's Disease is developing. This is far from true. In fact, most loss of memory has more to do with the medications you may be taking or lack or proper rest and nothing to do with Alzheimer's.

Fear not! There are methods you can use, starting today, to successfully improve your health and fight aging.

Use the 7 steps to a healthy brain outlined by Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of Fox News Channel, to improve your general wellness.

1. Maintain "normal" range blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

Systolic pressure under 120 and diastolic pressure below 80 are considered normal blood pressure values. Blood pressure is usually referred to as a fraction like 120/80.

Systolic pressure is defined as the peak pressure in the arteries. Diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure in the arteries. These pressures are never static but constantly changing from heart beat to heart beat through various activities during the day.

2. Get the recommended amount of sleep.

Studies have shown that sleep deprivation affects the immune system and hinders the healing process.

A 2007 study found that working memory can be drastically affected by lack of sleep over a constant period. Working memory keeps information active for more processing and supports functions like decision making and reasoning.

3. Have a healthy breakfast each morning and add more Omega-3 and Omega-6 to your diet.

Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 are significant to brain function and lacking in the typical diet. A study has revealed that, like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease may be favorably affected by large doses of Omega-3.

4. Consume more fruits and vegetables.

Vegetables and fruits have necessary minerals, fiber and vitamins crucial to good health. Eating more from this food group is known to slash the risk of certain cancers, stroke and cardiovascular disease.

5. Make time for reading every day, a magazine or the newspaper or do puzzles like crosswords and sudoku.

The British Association Festival of Science reported that doing crosswords and sukodu puzzles helped seniors keep their brains younger. In some cases, as much as 14 years.

By reading new concepts and ideas we learn and our brains start to make connections and see these concepts in everyday life stimulating brain health.

6. Avoid alcohol in abundance.

Some studies have shown that even moderate consumption of alcohol may shrink the brain and harm cognitive functions. Study of alcoholics in treatment reveals that excessive consumption affects difficult memory tasks, abstract thinking and perception without damaging overall IQ.

7. Engage in 30 minutes of regular physical exercise each day.

New brain cells and blood vessels supplying the brain are fueled by physical exercise. When you are over 60, this growth enables better mental alertness.

The Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services indicate that at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity is required to reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood.

Modern medicine has allowed us to live longer, but a proactive approach to brain health is essential to make that long life healthy and happy.

If you follow the 7 Steps to a Healthy Brain, you're on the road to feeling good both physically and mentally. Keep sharp and productive and improve your life. Why not start today?