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Ways To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

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What Is Alzheimer?Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline. A neurodegenerative type of dementia, the disease starts mild and gets progressively worse.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. www.apnacare.in

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It's never too late to make smart lifestyle changes that will protect your health in years to come .Keep your brain healthy, sharp, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's with these scientifically-proven strategies.

Ways To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

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Activate your Brain

Boost brainpower and keep your mind fit for a lifetime, Engagement in cognitively stimulating activities, especially those involving games such as puzzles and cards, might be a useful approach for preserving brain structures and cognitive functions that are vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease.”

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Take a daily low-dose aspirin.

Some studies link the use of aspirin and other no steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) with reduced risk of Alzheimer's.

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Supplement with vitamins C and E.

A study at Johns Hopkins University suggested that vitamins C and E taken together might slow the progression of Alzheimer's.

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Eat More Fruits and Veggies

A population-based cohort study of 1,836 older Japanese-Americans found that consumption of fruit and vegetable juices was associated with decreased incidence of Alzheimer's over seven to nine years of follow-up.

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Use healing spices in your cooking:

Turmeric, ginger and red pepper can add zing to meals and are all natural anti-inflammatories.

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Take regular exercise.

Exercise has many known benefits, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, strengthening the bones and muscles and reducing stress.

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Reach for berries

Berries contain high levels of biologically active components, including a class of compounds called anthocyanosides, which fight memory impairment associated with free radicals and beta-amyloidplaques in the brain. Eat berries each day for maximum benefit.

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Eat a diet rich in omega-3s,

• Eat a diet rich in omega-3s, including wild Alaskan salmon, sardines, freshly ground flaxseed and walnuts.

• Incorporate plenty of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables in your meals.

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• Alcohol use may be a risk factor for Alzheimer,

• Scientific medical research has demonstrated that the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and spirits) reduces the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Low Alcohol intake.

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• Hypertension appears to be associated with an increased risk of both vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Control your blood pressure

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• Maintaining a close network of family and friends who can be called on for emotional support may be key to managing day-to-day care in those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease at home, researchers report.

Have strong social support

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