LOWER THE RISK OF ALZHEIMERS
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia
accounting for between 50 and 80 percent of all cases.
Researchers are closer than ever to finding a cure, but
sometimes prevention is the best medicine.
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There are some easy things you can do to prevent developing
Alzheimer’s:
Add cinnamon to your
diet – consuming a teaspoon of this spice has been shown to block the
production of proteins in the brain that contribute to the onset of
Alzheimer’s.
Drink apple juice – it boosts the production of a chemical
compound in the brain associated with learning, memory, mood and muscle
movement.
Drink coffee – it acts as an anti-inflammatory that can block
cholesterol buildup in the brain. One large study showed that men and women who
drank three to five cups of coffee a day reduced their chances of dementia by
65 percent.
Socialize more – studies show that a busy social life can
improve your cognitive abilities.
Protect your vision – your eyes are a good indicator of how
your brain is functioning. Preserving your vision can actually cut your
dementia risk by 63 percent.
Meditate – this will lower your blood pressure and reduce
stress, and it increases blood flow to the brain, which is why researchers
believe it helps us retain mental acuity as we age.
Eat a Mediterranean
diet – a diet rich in leafy greens, fish, fruit, nuts and a little red wine can
cut your dementia risk in half because it’s chock full of brain-protecting
antioxidants.
Taking steps to prevent dementia now will help cut your risk
of developing Alzheimer’s disease as you age.
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