5 Steps to Prevent Alzheimer’s Drink Vegetable Juices A study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Medicine indicates that people who drink three or more servings of fruit and vegetable juices per week have a 76 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to people who drink less than one serving per week.
Take Omega-3 Fatty Acids A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience indicates that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in mice.
Keep A Healthy Body Weight According to research that was presented at the 58th annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in April of 2006, people who are overweight when they are in their 40s have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life than those who are not overweight when they are in their 40s.
Engage Your Brain The cells that make up your brain are similar to those that make up your muscles; they need to be exercised to stay healthy and strong. If your daily work doesn’t require you Above:
to solve problems and be creative, consider
My dad, my brother & I in 1959
adopting hobbies that do. Not only will you decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, you’re bound to feel more alive!
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My dad & I in 2012
Meditate Andrew Newberg of the University o Pennsylvania School of Medicine says meditating for 12 minutes a day for two months improves blood flow and thinking in seniors with memory problems, according to Carper.
Information from the University of California SPArk
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