10 Ways to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
1. Exercise Regularly
- Complete aerobic exercise a few times a week can reduce dementia risk 40-50%
2. Eat a Healthy Diet
- Minimize intake of saturated and trans fats which can elevate cholesterol levels
- Look for fruits and veggies that are high in vitamins and minerals like folate
3. Get Your Vitamin E
- Just 5 mg a day from natural foods can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
- Munch on nuts, seeds, avocados, tomatoes, or spinach
4. Boost Your Omega-3 Intake
- Studies show people who eat diets rich in omega-3s have lower rates of Alzheimer’s
- Find omega-3s in salmon, mackerel, tuna, flax-seeds, and chia seeds
5. Quit Smoking
- Smoking increases the odds of Alzheimer’s in people over 65 by almost 79%
- Your brain benefits from improved circulation when you stop smoking
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Great article and information on the prevention of Alzheimer. As you brought out exercise is good, and I feel as is shown, diet has a lot to do with how the brain ages as well.