Alzheimer's disease is a disease that slowly destroys a person's memory and brain until the person dies from forgetting how to perform the easiest functions like breathing or swallowing. Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging as many people may assume, it might just as well happen at an early age of a person's life. So i did a small research on how to prevent the disease, and even do the oposite of it, make you remember better. Here are a few foods and tips that can decrease the risk of getting Alzheimer's or Dementia.
Dark Chocolate
Studies carried out by Norwegian researchers found that flavonoids in cocoa increase blood flow to the brain.To get the most benefits, best buy chocolates with low sugar and high cocoa content (70% or more is best).
However, dark chocolate is also high in saturated fats, so keep your dark chocolate intake to a small once-a-week treat.
Red Wine (not adviced for kids under 18)
Might sound weird, because it is alcohol. Which is best known for killing brain cells, not in this case though. But do use it with caution. Limit yourself to no more than one glass a day. Red Wine is found to be decreasing the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. This is due to the presence of high levels of polyphenolics such as resveratol.
Clam
Researches have proven that elderly adults with low vitamin B12 levels had more than four times the usual rist of Alzheimer's. Low vitamin B12 significantly increase the chance of dementia, heart atack and other ailments. To get a healthy dose of B12, look no further than clams. It is the source.
There's plenty of fish in the sea.
And there are a few good reasons for you to look for it.
The essential omega-3 fatty acids - found in oily fish, as well as fish oil, walnut oil and flaxseeds - are high in DHA, fatty acid crucial to the health of our nervous system. Low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. Omega 3- one of the best sources for better concentration.
Clam
Researches have proven that elderly adults with low vitamin B12 levels had more than four times the usual rist of Alzheimer's. Low vitamin B12 significantly increase the chance of dementia, heart atack and other ailments. To get a healthy dose of B12, look no further than clams. It is the source.There's plenty of fish in the sea.
And there are a few good reasons for you to look for it.The essential omega-3 fatty acids - found in oily fish, as well as fish oil, walnut oil and flaxseeds - are high in DHA, fatty acid crucial to the health of our nervous system. Low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. Omega 3- one of the best sources for better concentration.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, aswell as the Alzheimer's disease.
There are now even more reasons to take an apple a day. Quercetin, found in abundance in the skins of apples, has been found to protect the brain from damages associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders in studies conducted by Cornell University. Other studies have also suggested that eating apples may also help reduce the risk of cancer.
Go nuts
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that a good intake of vitamin E might help to prevent poor memory. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E along with leafy green vegetables, seeds, eggs, brown rice and wholegrains.
Quick Tips:
1. Exercise regularly. (once or twice a week atleast)
2. Stay on a healthy diet.
3. Exercise your brain. (any possible brain-games like sudoku, crosswords etc. also meditation helps alot)
4. Sleep right. (go to bed early = wake up early without trouble + your brain works better)
5. Manage your stress. (breathe, relax, nourish inner peace)
6. Have an active social life.
So, are you going to try any of the above?
Hope this helped you.
There are now even more reasons to take an apple a day. Quercetin, found in abundance in the skins of apples, has been found to protect the brain from damages associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders in studies conducted by Cornell University. Other studies have also suggested that eating apples may also help reduce the risk of cancer. Go nuts
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that a good intake of vitamin E might help to prevent poor memory. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E along with leafy green vegetables, seeds, eggs, brown rice and wholegrains.
Quick Tips:
1. Exercise regularly. (once or twice a week atleast)
2. Stay on a healthy diet.
3. Exercise your brain. (any possible brain-games like sudoku, crosswords etc. also meditation helps alot)
4. Sleep right. (go to bed early = wake up early without trouble + your brain works better)
5. Manage your stress. (breathe, relax, nourish inner peace)
6. Have an active social life.
So, are you going to try any of the above?
Hope this helped you.
