{"id":632432,"date":"2025-06-26T09:30:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632432"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:16:40","slug":"how-pharmacists-can-promote-brain-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-pharmacists-can-promote-brain-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling patients on brain health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain health refers to how well the brain functions, and it can affect so many parts of life, including cognition, emotions, movement, and sensation, according to the National Institute on Aging. As people age, certain parts of the brain can shrink, communication within the brain can diminish, blood flow in the brain can decrease, and inflammation may occur. These changes can affect mental function. Therefore, keeping the brain healthy is crucial as you age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and diet, have important benefits for brain health. As frontline healthcare providers, pharmacists have the opportunity not only to counsel patients on these lifestyle changes, but also to educate patients on medications and their impact on brain health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-promote-brain-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to promote brain health<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many factors affect brain health, including physical activity, certain chronic health conditions, injuries, and sleep. Pharmacists can play a key role in promoting brain health by educating patients about these factors and identifying situations that warrant further evaluation by a healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"encourage-healthy-lifestyle-choices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage healthy lifestyle choices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy lifestyle choices can greatly impact brain health and the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s disease. These can include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing physical activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quitting smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a Mediterranean or DASH diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging in mentally stimulating activities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32554763\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that engaging in two to three of these activities lowered the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s dementia by 37%, and participating in four to five activities lowered the risk by 60%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this in mind, pharmacists can encourage patients to make healthy lifestyle modifications to promote brain health. You can provide guidance on how to incorporate regular physical activity into daily life and how to maintain a Mediterranean <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-diets-by-health-condition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also explain the negative impact of smoking and excessive alcohol use on the brain and provide resources on how to quit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"advise-on-cognitive-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advise on cognitive side effects<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As medication experts, pharmacists can help patients identify drugs that impact brain health. Many prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications affect cognition, mood, behavior, and memory, especially when they are combined with certain substances or other drugs. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10689198\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include benzodiazepines, opioids, and anticholinergic medications. Pharmacists can help identify these medications and educate patients on their potential cognitive side effects, interactions, or other risks. You can also provide strategies to minimize cognitive effects, such as recommending alternative treatment options or adjusting dosages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"educate-patients-on-health-conditions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educate patients on health conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28783817\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic health conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including diabetes and hypertension, can affect brain health, as studies suggest that their effects on the vascular system can contribute to the development of dementia. Pharmacists can provide insight into the proper management of these conditions. For example, you can ensure patients know how to monitor their blood pressure at home and encourage them to make heart-healthy lifestyle changes. It\u2019s also important to educate them on the importance of medication adherence in managing their chronic condition and provide ways to improve medication adherence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"perform-cognitive-assessments\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform cognitive assessments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacists are also in a unique position to help patients assess their cognitive health. They can perform cognitive assessments in the pharmacy setting and refer patients who are at risk to their primary care providers. In one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3984659\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 chain community pharmacies within the United States implemented a memory screening assessment and referral program for patients with risk factors of cognitive memory decline. About 44% of patients experienced at least one cognitive deficiency that led to a referral to a physician, and 98% of respondents were satisfied with this program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy-based memory assessments support the early detection of cognitive decline, which is incredibly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6935598\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">valuable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it gives patients time to make choices for their future and access treatments that can help alleviate symptoms and preserve their level of function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"recommend-brain-supporting-supplements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommend brain-supporting supplements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3311304\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insufficient evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supporting the use of dietary supplements to improve brain health. Nevertheless, it\u2019s important for pharmacists to be familiar with dietary supplements that claim to boost brain function, as patients may ask questions about the use of these products. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/tips\/things-to-know-about-dietary-supplements-for-cognitive-function-dementia-and-alzheimers-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, common supplements that claim to improve cognitive function include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ginkgo-biloba\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginkgo biloba<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/omega-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acids<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vitamin-e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin E<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/curcumin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curcumin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vitamin-b-complex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B vitamins<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCCIH website summarizes the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/providers\/digest\/dietary-supplements-and-cognitive-function-dementia-and-alzheimers-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about several dietary supplements that have been studied for cognitive function, dementia, and Alzheimer\u2019s disease.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"referral-to-a-physician\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referral to a physician<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients often report medication side effects, unusual behaviors, or other issues to pharmacists. As a frontline healthcare provider, pharmacists should know when these events require further medical evaluation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/memory-loss-and-forgetfulness\/memory-problems-forgetfulness-and-aging\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some examples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of when a patient should seek evaluation from a healthcare professional for cognitive issues:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking the same questions over and over again<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having trouble following recipes or directions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming confused about time, people, and places<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting lost in familiar places<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacists play a key role in promoting brain health. They can encourage healthy lifestyle choices, educate patients about their medications and health conditions, perform cognitive assessments, recommend dietary supplements that improve brain function, and know when to refer to a physician. These interventions may improve patients\u2019 cognitive well-being and empower patients to take better care of their brain health.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brain health refers to how well the brain functions, and it can affect so many parts of life, including cognition, emotions, movement, and sensation, according to the National Institute on Aging. 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