Alzheimer s is a severe mental disease that many of us may face in our lifetime. There are many among us who have family members that already suffer from it. Treating the disease has proved difficult and a cure is still some ways off. However many doctors and scientists have switched their methods of treatment from curing the problem to preventing it in the first place.
This field of study has shown considerable results, and while not able to stop Alzheimer s from forming it can slow it down. The main method of treatment in this field is exercise. Proper exercise is essential to the health of the human body but especially to the brain. Now you may be slightly confused as you can t exercise your brain like you can your arms.
However by keeping the rest of your body in good shape you can ensure that the brain stays healthy. This is mainly by ensuring proper blood flow, proper blood oxygen levels, and proper nutrition. Now most of us aren t nutritionists or medical doctors and wouldn t know where to start to monitor or augment these things. Fortunately you don t need to be a genius to take care of yourself.
The first thing you can do is keep yourself in shape. This is often where people can go overboard and make themselves too thin. Body fat is there for a reason and you need a certain amount of it to stay healthy. Striking the right balance is important, and losing weight that you don t need can keep your blood pressure low.
Another item on the list that can help keep your brain healthy is cholesterol levels. Making sure you have adequate good cholesterol in your body can keep the bad in check and prevent strokes. If your already at your target weight, or soon will be, then you need to start focusing on your diet to maintain your health and fitness. Eating the required amounts of grains, fruits, veggies, and getting plenty of water can help keep your body running smoothly.
Drinking 2 to 4 cups of Green tea a day also helps reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer s. Unfortunately there is no way to eliminate your risk completely. While continual research is being done on both preventative and curative means there is currently no end in sight. Recent developments in stem cell research have been promising, but face many moral and ethical hurdles from certain countries.
This being said all a person can do is eat healthy, exercise daily, and try to stay as fit as possible. For elderly people it is a good idea to choose an exercise that is not too strenuous but which still provides an good workout. There are many forms of exercise which fit this description but one of the most popular and effective is jumping on a rebounder or reboundair. This applies to all people as well, not just those of us that may be over 65. Aside from eating healthy and exercising you can also quit smoking to aid in your health. Research has shown that getting enough sleep every night can also help your body s resistance to diseases both mental and physical.
Alzheimer s is one of the worst diseases a family member or friend can be afflicted with. Taking care of a person in such a condition can be overwhelming at times. Remember that these people cannot help the way they act, and that you need to treat them with dignity and respect at all times. After all it might be you in that chair one day.
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