AlixaRx Blog World Alzheimer’s Day – 5 ways to help reduce your risk of dementia

Spreading Awareness on World Alzheimer's DayResearch suggests that leading a brain healthy lifestyle may help to reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life. The general rule is what’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so both should be well looked after with a balanced diet and regular physical and mental exercise. The evidence shows that people may reduce their risk of developing dementia by adopting healthier lifestyles. Much of what’s needed are simple activities you can do in your day to day life. Remember, it’s never too late to make any of these changes. Let’s take a look at five ways you can help to reduce your risk of developing dementia: 1 Look after your heart Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity all damage the blood vessels and, increase the risk for having a stroke or a heart attack, and, it now seems likely,going on to develop dementia in later life. These problems can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices, and treated effectively if they do occur. 2 Be physically active Physical activity and exercise are powerful preventive medicines, helping you control your blood pressure and weight, as well as reducing the risk of type II diabetes and some forms of cancer. There is also some… The post World Alzheimer’s Day – 5 ways to help reduce your risk of dementia appeared first on AlixaRx.