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Seven  Ways to Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is one of the primaries concerning as we grow older.By all means, it’s a frightening prospect for a lotof people but all you can do is wait for a pharmaceutical cure.But mounting research suggests that Alzheimer’s can be delayed or prevented even.

From what to eat and not to eat to how to sleep, here are a few tips to prevent therisk of Alzheimer’s:  

Regular Exercise Regular physical exercise can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s by upto 50 percent.Exercise can also slow further deteriorationamongst people with already developed cognitive problems.Mind-body co-ordination exercises like t’ai chi, yoga, and outdoor exercising are very beneficial to keep physically and mentally fit.

Social Interactions Human beings are incapable of thriving in isolation, and so it the humanbrain.Being socially active protects you against Alzheimer’s and dementia in later life.So, make it a point to thenetwork, connect with people face-to-face. Here are some ways to develop social interactions:  

Volunteer Talk to your neighbors Weekly dates with friend groups Go out to parks, museums, and other public arenas Join a club  

Diet The kind of fats and foods you eat can have areal impact on your brain health. Here is a list of diet adjustments that good for decreasing risk of Alzheimer’s:  

Cut down on Sugar Switch to a Mediterranean diet Limit coffee or Switch to Green Tea Eat more fish Increase antioxidants – berries, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, etc Avoid transfats  

Supplements If you find making dietary changes bothersome, you can take supplements like folic acid,Vitamin B6,  and, vitamin B12.But always check your levels of homocysteine before speaking with your doctor about supplements.

Control Blood Pressure Hypertension or high blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of both vascular dementia as well as Alzheimer’s disease.Improving the numbers are good for both hearts as well as thebrain.

Sleep Better Scientists have linked lack of sleep, Insomnia and other sleep issues with Alzheimer’s.Poor sleep quality is a risk factor as a deep sleep is especially necessary for memory formation.Some studies emphasize that uninterrupted sleep is necessary for flushing out brain toxins.Establish a regular sleep schedule and create a bedtime ritual to send powerful signals to your brain.

Manage Stress Chronic stress will eventually take a toll on your brain by hampering nerve cell growth and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. To minimize the harm that stress can cause use the following tips:  

Breathe Have a sense of humor Avoid bothersome activities and people Find your Zen Schedule social time Schedule relaxation activities  

Stick by these tips and the power to push back the disease will be in your own hands.

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