Brain Health Across The Country

Brain Health Across The Country: Where Does Your State Stand?

As America gets older, brain health -- that barometer of how just how fit our brains remain as we age -- has become one of the country's top health concerns. Last week, nutritional product company Life's DHA and the National Center for Creative Aging released the Brain Health Index, a ranking of American states (including the District of Columbia) by brain health.

States were measured for diet and nutrition, mental health, physical health and social well-being. Maryland came away with top honors, followed by the District of Columbia. New York was 17th on the list. Southern states brought up the rear with Louisiana and Mississippi in second-last and last place respectively.

Below is a ranking of the top 10 and bottom 10 states, with an evaluation of each state's strengths and weaknesses.

1. Maryland

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