This is the last of 6 ways to protect yourself against Alzheimer's and dementia. Got this great article from Yahoo Health.
1. 1. Physical Activity.
2. 2. Weight Control
3. 3. Mental Challenges
4. 4. Social Connections
5. 5. Healthy Diet
6. 6. Chronic Disease Control
Buckholtz notes that "high blood pressure in old age is a very strong risk factor for developing Alzheimer's later on, but if you can keep the blood pressure down, that decreases your risk." And a study published in the journal Dementia & Geriatric Cognitive Disorders found that people in their 40s who had mildly elevated cholesterol were at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's later in life. A sizable body of evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes and heart disease affect the brain and perhaps the development or severity of Alzheimer's.
Yours in Health, Wellness, Beauty, and a fabulous smelling office or house,
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