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There are things we can all do to improve and maintain health.
Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, it affects the loss of thought, remembering and reasoning, to the point that hinders the life and daily activities of the sufferer.
Currently and according to some studies, senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease affect fewer people than a few years ago. It is not very common for Alzheimer's disease to appear before age 60, until age 70, about 1% of people suffer from it, but the risk increases considerably from that age.
Alzheimer's is a complicated disease, and although for now, today, there is no known prevention or definitive cure. Some studies point to the hope that one day its progress can be delayed, and its symptoms, or prevented from appearing.
It is known that damage to the brain begins 10 to 20 years before any obvious symptoms appear.
The brain in the last 50 years, is much more stimulated than before and it has influenced modernization and the emergence of new technologies.
Activities such as practicing music, playing with entertainment games, playing cards or studying, exercise the brain and help fight dementia and Alzheimer's.
Also in recent decades, people have more intellectual professions that demand more from us and make Alzheimer's affect us a little less. Likewise, the more active social life we lead positively stimulates the brain, making us keep our mental faculties longer.
The conclusion we can draw is that we are interested in being active and the more we use the brain, the longer it will work.
But to maintain unbeatable mental faculties we need blood to water the brain well, and, this only happens when the blood vessels are in good condition.
Tips to reduce or delay Alzheimer's
With healthy living habits we can reduce up to 40% of cases or delay the onset of this disease, avoiding tobacco, it is known that the risk of dementia is 45% higher among smokers, and alcohol and eating a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit, varied, rich in antioxidants, as well as omega 3 fatty oils, which are in cold blue fish, and nuts, among others, and also reducing omega 6 fatty acid.
In addition, following such a diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease because, as is evident, the arteries are better protected. What is good for the heart is also good for the brain.
What is good for our heart is also good for our brain . An important risk factor is diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity and cholesterol .
A danger to blood vessels is refined white sugar. People who have diabetes can go blind and suffer other unpleasant disorders by not regulating blood sugar. A very high level of glucose damages the small vessels, and the capillaries, the latter being the ones that narrow in the eye, become clogged, allow liquids to escape, and hence the problems of blindness.
But capillaries also play their important role for all organs and, the brain.
Follow a varied, nutritious, low-glycemic diet that includes foods that contain vitamins C, D and E, omega 3 fatty acids and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
The Mediterranean diet for its variety and quality, provides many of these nutrients, contains fresh vegetables, fruit, fish and olive oil, and with little meat and industrial foods.
Calm, unhurried meals, with easy-to-maneuver dishes, help keep the person relaxed
The excessive consumption of junk food favors obesity and diabetes, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Exercising regularly and maintaining a correct weight helps improve our immune system and blood pressure, as well as the health of the brain and eyes.
Monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol will help us not to have a cardiovascular disease that could contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's .
Reducing stress is also important.
Once the disease appears, treatments focus on different aspects, such as helping people maintain mental activity, managing behavior-related symptoms, and slowing down, delaying or preventing the disease.
Among the frequent symptoms of this disease are insomnia, nervousness, hesitant walking, anxiety, anger and depression. Doctors study why these symptoms pass and study new treatments, with or without medications, to control them.
The person with Alzheimer's will feel more comfortable in a familiar and familiar environment. A firm attitude and a daily routine will help in the usual activity.
JOSEP MASDEU BRUFAL
Naturopath
Source: http://www.naturopatamasdeu.com
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