Steps You Can Take to Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
There are currently 5.4 million Americans living with
Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological condition that
affects memory, behavior and the ability to carry out everyday
tasks. There are no known cures for the disease, and even
slowing its progression has proven to be quite difficult. For
the most part, researchers believe that this form of dementia
can be genetic or related to environmental or lifestyle factors.
Genes and surroundings can be difficult to control, but your
diet, as well as your physical and mental exercise, are pretty
easy to modify and may make a difference in your risk of
developing Alzheimer's disease. Studies link poor health to
Alzheimer's Some research links an unhealthy diet and sedentary
lifestyle to the onset of dementia. The following are just a few
examples of such studies. One piece of research conducted at
Japan's Kyushu University and published last year in the journal
Neurology indicated that high cholester