There are 6 things that scientists and doctors agree that are important for brain health and the prevention or delay of Alzheimer's Disease:
1. Exercise Regularly - it improves blood flow and memory.
2. Food and Nutrition - the old 'you are what you eat'. Heart health is brain health. A diet rich in antioxidants. The Mediterranean diet is typically recommended.
3. Medical Health - control and reduce medical risks: Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, head trauma, higher cholesterol, and smoking all increase the risk of dementia.
4. Sleep & Relaxation - Get enough sleep and control your stress.
5. Mental Interaction - Like everything else, use it or lose it. Learn knew things. I've read that watching TV is less healthy for our brains than staring at a blank wall.
6. Social Interaction - Be socially active. This goes beyond family; meet knew people and engage with them. Studies have shown that those with the most social interaction in their community experience the slowest rate of memory decline.
To me it all sounds great. But it's difficult to change our bad habits. I like to focus on the ones that come easy for me so I can feel successful once in a while! I know, I know...
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