Ward Off Alzheimer’s With These Tips

Alzheimer’s disease afflicts millions of people around the world. If you want to reduce your chances of falling prey to this devastating illness, follow these guidelines from the National Institutes of Health website, which can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60%:

• Exercise. Engage in some moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 150 minutes a week to support healthy aging.

• Don’t smoke. It’s good health advice at any age, but studies show that people over 60 who have been smoking for decades can improve their health by kicking the habit.

• Less alcohol. Keeping your consumption of alcohol moderate to light can sustain your cognitive health.

• Healthy diet. The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the MIND diet (Mediterranean Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) are both recommended for prevention of dementia.

• Cognitive exercises. Keep your brain sharp as you get older with crosswords, puzzles, sudoku, and the like.

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