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