Alzheimer's Prevention
Prevention Practices and Theories
Alzheimer's Disease(AD):
Dementia:
Possible Causes:
PERSONAL TRAITS THAT CONTRIBUTE:
- age(older people develop AD at much higher rates than younger ones)- family history of AD, Down syndrome, or Parkinson's disease
- precious head trauma or hypothyroidism(thyroid gland does not produce enough of certain important hormones)
ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES:
- pollutants in drinking water
- aluminum from commercial products
- dental fillings containing mercury
Possible Prevention Practices:
- avoid sugar and refined fructose(keep sugar to a minimum and total fructose intake to under 25 grams per day)
- increase consumption of all healthy fats(unsaturated)
- nutritious diet, rich in folate(vegetables)
- exercise regularly
- optimize vitamin D level with safe sun exposure
- eliminate mercury and aluminum
- avoid flu vaccinations
- exercise your brain(learning something new, brain games, playing an instrument, etc.)