| The good news is that we now know there's a | | | | biochemists continue to investigate the |
| lot you can do to helpkeep your brain | | | | complex tissue and cell degradation of |
| healthier as you age. These steps might also | | | | Alzheimer's disease using new tools. |
| reducethe risk of Alzheimer's disease or | | | | |
| other dementia. | | | | Neurochemists have been able to map the |
| | | | metabolic pathways of cholesterol in the |
| Like other parts of your body, your brain may | | | | brain to generate some promising research. |
| lose some agility as you get older. | | | | |
| | | | These observations support a relationship |
| It can deteriorate even more if you don't | | | | between lipid metabolism in the brain and |
| take care of it. Science is unlocking many of | | | | Alzheimer's. There is no solid irrefutable |
| the mysteries of the brain, but we don't have | | | | links to this hypothesis, but these findings |
| all the answers yet. You can do everything | | | | may lead to more work that will confirm the |
| "right" and still not prevent Alzheimer's | | | | link. |
| disease. | | | | |
| | | | Four leading scientists presented results |
| 1)Certain Foods May Reduce Risk | | | | from their ongoing research that offered a |
| | | | direct link to lipid metabolism in the |
| Start by changing bad eating habits. Treat | | | | microstructures of the brain. |
| yourself to a nutritious breakfast that | | | | |
| provides energy and long-term vibrant health. | | | | Alternative treatments of Alzheimer's that |
| Trade bad calories for good nutrient rich | | | | are in the news like ginkgo biloba was not |
| foods that contribute to a healthy brain. | | | | cited as a helpful nutritional supplement. |
| | | | Blood pressure medications and |
| Increase the consumption of foods that | | | | anti-cholesterol methods look more promising. |
| contain omega-3. This ingredient provides | | | | |
| more of the essential nutrients and | | | | 3) Increase Physical Activity |
| protection against disease than other foods. | | | | |
| The antioxidants found in super foods are a | | | | Increase your level of physical activity. |
| class of vitamins, minerals and enzymes that | | | | Make exercise a part of your daily life. |
| help eliminate chemically active oxygen | | | | Exercise will help control your weight and |
| molecules thought to contribute to aging and | | | | lower your risk of health problems. |
| chronic ailments such as cancer, heart | | | | Substitute a walk after dinner rather than |
| disease and Alzheimer's. | | | | watching television or playing video games. |
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| The greater the variety of fresh whole foods | | | | At least 30 minutes of physical activity a |
| you eat, the more essential nutrients you'll | | | | day is required to produce optimum benefits. |
| get and the healthier you're likely to be. | | | | The activity does not have to be done all at |
| There are some fast, easy, and delicious ways | | | | once. Simple ways to become more physically |
| to enjoy a full variety of foods that | | | | active include walking to the store or taking |
| contribute to your overall health. | | | | the stairs instead of the elevator. |
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| 2)Reduce Consumption of Saturated Fat, Trans | | | | Parking farther away from the front door of |
| fat and Cholesterol | | | | your office will provide some physical |
| | | | activity on a daily basis. |
| Scientific evidence shows that consumption of | | | | |
| saturated fat, trans fat, and dietary | | | | Alzheimer's affects the individual as well as |
| cholesterol raises low-density lipoprotein | | | | their families. There are some 4.5 million |
| (LDL), or "bad cholesterol," levels, which | | | | Americans stricken with this disease. |
| increases the risk of coronary heart disease | | | | Alzheimer's disease accounts for about 75% |
| (CHD) may also have a link to the neural | | | | of all cases of dementia. There is no known |
| degeneration found in Alzheimer patients. | | | | way to prevent the disease but a healthy |
| | | | lifestyle can be the first step in reducing |
| Researchers, including cell biologists and | | | | your risk. |