longknife
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Something I think we all fear as we get older. Do we just forget a bit or is it the onset of this disease? These 5 things are worth considering.
Drugs - Last week, a US biotechnology company claimed to have produced the first drug with the ability to slow down the development of Alzheimer’s. (But it’ll take 2 years for the FDA to consider it)
Diet - A Mediterranean diet has been suggested to reduce cognitive decline.
Special interaction - Alzheimer’s disease may develop more quickly in people living solitary lives with limited interaction with others. Regular social engagement can spark new brain connections, which stimulate activity.
Mental exercise - People who engaged with puzzles, board games, learning a language or playing an instrument showed reduced severity of symptoms.
Physical exercise -
I’m good with the interaction and mental exercise but could use a lot of work on diet and exercise.
More @ The five: ways to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s
