Shout out to SETH ROGEN for his recent efforts in making waves and pushing the importance of fund allocation to support research on Alzheimer’s disease to the US Senate. Much like Seth, almost everyone has been touched in some way by the effects of this terrible disease.
While I would love to believe that the Senate is the answer to our problems, they are only a part of the solution. Even more important is how we educate ourselves on how we can help reduce our chances of getting Alzheimer’s or other forms of Vascular Dementia as we age.
Better your brain
It’s never too late to make smart lifestyle changes that will protect your health in years to come. Boost brainpower and keep your mind fit for a lifetime with research-backed tips from the book,The Anti-Alzheimer’s Prescription.
1. 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.
2. 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-amyloid plaques in the brain. Eat berries each day for maximum benefit.
3. Increase omega-3 fatty acids
In the Framingham study, individuals with the top quartile levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna, measured at baseline had lower rates of Alzheimer’s over nine years of follow-up. These fish are all rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
4. Take folic acid supplements
If you don’t take a supplement, eat foods high in folate. High levels of homocysteine may be associated with poor cognitive function. Some findings indicate that reducing homocysteine with folic acid may increase cognitive function.
5. Control your blood pressure
Hypertension appears to be associated with an increased risk of both vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Check out Seth’s US Senate testimony on behalf of The Alzheimer’s Association and stay informed on how Diet and Exercise can help you reduce your future risks.
