Good habits can prevent more than 50% of Alzheimer's cases

A study by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, USA, shows that more than half of Alzheimer's cases could potentially be prevented with changes in lifestyle and treatment or prevention of this disease.

The analysis, published in the journal The Lancet Neurology, made with studies around the world, involved thousands of participants. After observing data, the researchers realized that some factors were extremely associated with the disease: sedentarism, depression, smoking, diabetes, hypertension in middle age and obesity in this period of life. Today, approximately 33.9 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's. According to the study, 17.2 million cases (representing 51%) are linked to the factors cited above.

For the researchers, the data suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity level and stopping of smoking can have a major impact on Alzheimer's prevention.

Seven Habits That Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Clearly, the best treatment for Alzheimer's is prevention, not remedies. The best way to prevent this problem is the same strategy to combat diabetes as the goal is to normalize insulin and leptin. Next, nutritionist Wilson Rondó lists seven guidelines for preventing Alzheimer's Disease:

1) Avoid sugar and grains, particularly fructose.

2) Use the best quality omega 3 with high concentration of DHA and EPA and with purity of heavy metals.

3) Increase the consumption of antioxidants as it protects against Alzheimer's and other neurological problems.

4) Exercise is good for the heart and brain. According to the study, those who do not exercise are four times more likely to develop Alzheimer's.

5) Avoid and remove mercury from your body. Look for your dentist and remove layers and do detox therapy for mercury.

6) Avoid aluminum. It is directly associated with Alzheimer's.

7) Challenge your mind: travel, playing new instruments, jigsaw puzzle, crossword puzzles are associated with decreased risk of Alzheimer's.

With these tips, it is easier to protect yourself from the disease that afflicts so many elderly people around the world. Stay alert to the symptoms, and if you have any questions, ask a doctor who specializes in the subject to get more knowledge about the subject.

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