The main reasons causing Alzheimer’s and dementia are your diet and lifestyle choices, and NOT genetics, as it was erroneous believed to be so in the past.
What this means is that if you eat a healthy diet and live a healthy lifestyle, then you can drastically reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease and dementia later on in life.
4 Top Brain Myths:
- Your risk of getting Alzheimer’s – or other dementias – is mostly driven by your genetics or your luck.
- Old age means unavoidable cognitive decline.
- Your brain stops growing after a certain age.
- Will power and motivation can drive lasting habit change – instead, set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals.
10 Brain Breakthroughs:
- Adopt the optimal dietary pattern.
- Forge cross-brain connections.
- Your brain loves complexity.
- Take brisk walks.
- Use these 3 exercise strategies – aerobics, strength training, and increase the frequency (25-30 minutes/day).
- Replace bad stress with good stress.
- Specific foods your brain loves – blueberries, leafy green vegetables, and coffee (in moderation).
- Take your brain to the spa – by getting well-rested sleep every night.
- Establish healthy routines – establish a healthy sleep routine to optimize your body’s circadian rhythm.
- Use SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
Source(s): https://news.llu.edu/patient-care/prevention-new-treatment-for-alzheimer-s-disease
Source(s): https://brain.foodrevolution.org/masterclass/watch/