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How to lower risk of alzheimer's diseases

Published at 06/30/2011 23:21:37

 Several studies have been made to understand the cause and to find out the risks of Alzheimer’s diseases. Alzheimer’s disease, a common form of dementia, is an untreatable and degenerative disease that progresses gradually sooner or later. It has an immense effect on a person’s thinking, memory, and behavior. There is no known treatment or prevention for this complex disease at the moment. However, there are some factors that are hoped to possibly decelerate its progression and delay its onset.

 Determining the risk factors will help considerably in identifying possible ways of lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s diseases. Age and genetics seem to have the biggest influence in the development of this illness. This means that the older a person gets, the higher the probability, and having it in the family history increases the chances of developing it too. Other factors that have been considered also are cardiovascular diseases related with high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, oxidative damage, inflammation, head injury, and female gender, but they are yet to be proven, too. Conversely, there are some interventions that have been suggested to reduce the probability and maybe even to prevent acquiring the illness. These methods are non-invasive since they focus mainly on the person’s lifestyle to generally improve physical and mental health. Firstly, maintaining a balanced and healthy diet is essential because it can make a huge impact on the body. Consumption of low-fat and low-sugar food, whole grains, and dark-colored fruits and vegetables are highly recommended. Recently, there are some theories on the subject of the beneficial effects of blueberries, cranberries, turmeric, green tea, and extra virgin olive oil on the brain. Secondly, setting up an exercise plan is very helpful in preserving vitality, strength, and temperament. People are greatly encouraged to work out regularly, especially doing aerobic exercises, to keep the body fit and active. Thirdly, mental stimulation or brain exercises are also helpful in sustaining the cognitive reserves. Activities such as reading challenging books regularly, learning new skills like studying foreign languages, playing board games and puzzles, and playing musical instruments are some of the few things that can keep the brain occupied and involved. Staying socially active is another way to stay busy, so it is functional to engage in discussions and exchange letters or emails with other people. Preserving the social, mental, and physical wellbeing can build a strong foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

 There are also some approaches that involve supplements and medications. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and statin drugs are said to have some effects in decreasing the risks and slowing down the progression of the disease. Vitamins B9, B12, and E are also believed to be good supplements to add to the diet. All these are possible preventions of Alzheimer’s diseases and are still under clinical observations.

Tips and comments:

 Since Alzheimer’s diseases are incurable, it is always sensible to follow some measures to prevent its onset. There are some simple things that can be done to facilitate in lowering the risks of acquiring it. Living a healthy life is the best way to start to keep the body strong and the mind active. After all, mind and body are intertwined. Before taking any drugs or supplements, it is best to discuss with a doctor first.

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