Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

Jul 29, 2022

Alzheimer’s disease is a continuous process leading to an alteration of cognitive and behavioral functions. It is essential to consult a doctor as soon as the first signs appear. By then, the disease might already have progressed insidiously for many years. A clear diagnosis will allow patients, their relatives and closest social network to better understand the symptoms that occur and to anticipate the future in consultation with the patient.

Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia, is still today an incurable degenerative disease. Neurons in certain parts of the brain are destroyed which leads to deficits in cognitive functions, such as memory, language skills, and behavior. Clinical diagnosis can be supported by biomarkers that detect the presence or absence of the disease. The following are different ways to prevent the disease.

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s disease

1. Stimulate your brain

Spend at least 20 minutes, three times a week doing mental exercises include reading, writing, playing board games and doing crossword puzzles.

2. Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels

Both high blood pressure and high total cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Improving those numbers are good for your brain as well as your heart.

3. Watch your weight

A study found that people who were overweight in midlife were twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s down the line. Those who were obese had three times the risk. Losing weight can go a long way to protecting your brain.

4. Eat leafy green

When it comes to fruits and vegetables, the more the better. Think about eating a rainbow of colors when you choose your vegetables to maximize protective antioxidants and vitamins, including green leafy vegetables, red and blue berries, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale.

5. Drink green tea

Regular consumption of green tea may enhance memory and mental alertness and slow brain aging. Not as powerful as tea, coffee also confers brain benefits.

6. Limit alcohol consumption

While some research shows brain benefits in consuming red wine in moderation, heavy alcohol consumption can dramatically raise the risk of Alzheimer’s and accelerate brain aging.

7. Make connections

Staying socially engaged has been shown to protect against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in later life. Developing and maintaining a strong network of friends should be a priority for health reasons. Social interaction has been shown to reduce the risk of depression and improve overall life satisfaction.

Not only can taking these positive steps to get and stay healthy deter the development of Alzheimer’s, they can also lower the risk of certain chronic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes.

36 Comments

Bishop Louis on July 29, 2022 at 2:36 am

Thanks for sharing ma
Emelinda Nyuydzesi on July 29, 2022 at 3:45 am

Thank you for sharing Dr
Cyprain on July 29, 2022 at 3:56 am

Alzheimer’s disease is very common today. I have learned to prevent Alzheimer’s by brain stimulation ( weekly reading); consuming green vegetables; very moderate consumption of alcohol; keeping healthy social cycles. Many thanks mum.
Wilfred on July 29, 2022 at 4:13 am

Thanks a lot mum my grandma was suffering with dementia and it has contributed to her death.she’s in the mutuary right now.will work on it as I got already good tips for it
Mildretesih on July 29, 2022 at 4:31 am

Interesting itmy fIrst time hearing the name but as I read I came to understand the symptoms and have seen people with such
Lilian Ngokwi on July 29, 2022 at 5:14 am

Thanks so much ma
Muke Emmillienne on July 29, 2022 at 5:16 am

Waoh I just learned something new today
ANNETTE NCHIE on July 29, 2022 at 5:51 am

Ma’am Vivi, thank you for always sharing mom. I just learned another new thing today ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Brenda on July 29, 2022 at 6:39 am

Thanks for sharing we lost a love one 2yrs ago due to Alzheimer’s and that was my first time hearing that name but today I ve learn how it can be prevent thanks sis
Alice Alice on July 29, 2022 at 9:53 am

Thank you mother. God bless you
Dzelamonyuy Nafisatu yenven on July 29, 2022 at 12:46 pm

Thanks for sharing mom. Learning never ends
Nengue on July 29, 2022 at 1:52 pm

Thanks for sharing 🙏
Ijeh E on July 29, 2022 at 5:16 pm

True info
Njobe Delbis on August 2, 2022 at 5:50 am

Thanks for sharing
Anshi Carine Berinyuy on August 7, 2022 at 10:24 pm

Papa God help us oh
Leniter Afumbom on November 8, 2022 at 2:55 am

Thank you for sharing Mummy. This is actually my very first time knowing an infection exist like that oh I can’t even pronounce the name. Thank you once again for free knowledge on daily bases
May God bless you abundantly 🙏
Ngum S Solange on November 8, 2022 at 3:36 am

Thanks for the free knowledge you share to us moda
Herodia tanya on November 8, 2022 at 3:53 am

Thank you for sharing mum learn everyday
Cheche Rose on November 8, 2022 at 4:30 am

Thanks for always sharing mumsy I have nothing to give you but to always say thank you I appreciate i never know a disease exited like this ❤️❤️❤️
Tricia keng on November 8, 2022 at 4:32 am

Thanks for thr knowledge mum
Lovelyn njia on November 8, 2022 at 4:42 am

Thanks very much mum 😊
Ngum frankline on November 8, 2022 at 4:53 am

Thanks very much mum I really appreciate you more keep on the good work 🙏
Kofon Beatrice on November 8, 2022 at 5:07 am

Thank you doctor. It’s my first time hearing of this illness, and pls which is common with this illness
Zena Veggies on November 8, 2022 at 5:34 am

Thanks for sharing this ma’am
Mildretesih on November 8, 2022 at 6:15 am

Thanks for sharing
Gama Carine on November 8, 2022 at 6:17 am

I never knew about such disease.
Thank you for sharing mum
Will educate my elderly ones at home
Wilfred on November 8, 2022 at 6:55 am

Thanks doc always sharing with us every useful info that comes your way
ANNETTE NCHIE on November 8, 2022 at 7:10 am

Thank you for sharing ma’am ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mbaku Zidanise Mbayi on November 8, 2022 at 7:14 am

Thanks very much mum❤
Njobe Delbis on November 8, 2022 at 7:28 am

Interesting
Dzelamonyuy Nafisatu yenven on November 8, 2022 at 6:18 pm

Thanks for the update mom
Best Mirabel on November 8, 2022 at 9:37 pm

Thanks mom ♥️
Prophet Ab Leonel on November 9, 2022 at 4:33 am

✍️✍️✍️✍️
Ndichia Shansline on November 9, 2022 at 5:05 am

Thanks for sharing ma but I have never come across this disease, I learn new things from you every day ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Beryl landoh on November 9, 2022 at 9:30 am

Thanks mum learning never ends my first time coming across this kind of disease
NDONKE on November 10, 2022 at 7:11 am

Thank you for this.