Oblivion is intimidating. Waking up one day and not being able to remember anything is inexplicably horrible. Sadly, such neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease actually exist.
Alzheimer's disease is pretty common in the United States. In 2016 more than 5 million patients were recorded and the number likely to rise in upcoming years. Alzheimer's disease is currently incurable and the disease does not only affect the patients when it becomes hard for them to remember and to behave accordingly but it affects their families too.
Nonetheless, the good news is not just a step towards creating a cure but that Alzheimer's could be prevented or at least slowed down. According to Market Watch, Alzheimer's disease can be prevented by changing lifestyles.
Studies have shown that before World War Two, people had less neurological issues.In the following years, the use of drugs and new techniques gave people the opportunity of having a distinctively longer life.
These lives, however, are spent with more relaxation as office works are mostly done while sitting. In such routines, not much thought is placed into diets and people eat what they feel like eating and not what is good for their health.
That is why a brain research center is giving some advises like to walk more than two hours daily and suggests using healthy alternatives like stairs instead of an elevator, using trains to work not cars and walking after meals. It is revealed that slow metabolism affects the brain and may cause inflammation and stress that could contribute to neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease.
Reading is also an excellent exercise for the brain, as well as word games that involve cognitive abilities are also good for maintaining a healthy brain. It is said that a healthy mind can't live without a healthy body. So, this is the part where the food comes in.
Eating the right kind of food is a part of a healthy lifestyle that could possibly help in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. A balanced diet includes fruits, nuts, dairy and whole grains. Belmarra Health also notes that regular and restful sleep is also considered a key element in preventing Alzheimer's disease. Social interactions are also advised as they open new ways to think about life and the world.
