Guarding Against Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnoses are increasing at dramatic rates dementia

Here are 5 great prevention / prolonging tips:

Exercise is important

Exercise daily is best even if it’s just walking. If you can’t make it daily at least get in the habit at least 3 times a week, for 30 minutes. Equally important is staying hydrated, not only during the exercise but throughout the day.

Take a look at your diet

In addition your diet need to include more fruits and veggies especially the berries. You should eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (DHA). CNN reports that people who do not consume enough omega-3 fatty acids have smaller brains and have brains that are aging at a faster rate. One of the top diets is a Mediterranean diet. This has shown lower incidence of Alzheimer’s compared to those who did not follow this diet.

Supplements are necessary

Supplements like folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium and fish oil , probiotics, as well as vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, coenzyme Q10, and turmeric. In fact, Science Daily explains that probiotics or good bacteria in our digestive tract can also affect brain function.

Also, please my friends, when using supplements it is important to choose the purest and highest in quality that are available. You need to have maximum absorption and antioxidant protection. Not all supplements are equal. Some do much of nothing. Some can cause more harm than good. Just because a supplement is expensive doesn’t necessarily mean it does what it says.

Watch your blood pressure

Another important thing to remember is to keep your blood pressure under control as well. There is new evidence which links high blood pressure to increased risk of cognitive decline.

Keeping your brain active helps with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Equally important is to stay active, do games or puzzles to keep your mind engaged. You need to have a strong social support of family and friends.