Alzheimer's disease and good health practices

Recently, several news networks have carried articles on Alzheimer's prevention recommendations.  While these health conditions are not definitive, and certainly not guaranteed to prevent the disease, they all seem to have a direct connection back into patients that suffer from Alzheimer's.  With that in mind, here are the top 7:


1. Too little exercise
Not enough physical activity is the number one preventable factor that contributes to Alzheimer's cases. About one third of the U.S. population is sedentary, so the highest risk factor is also dangerously common - time to get up and move.
2. Depression
Depressed? Maybe it's time to seek treatment - 15 percent of Alzheimer's cases may stem from depression.
3. Smoking
Need another reason not to smoke? Smoking accounts for 11 percent of Alzheimer's cases.
4. High blood pressure
How's your blood pressure? Keep it in check - 8 percent of Alzheimer's cases are linked to mid-life hypertension.
5. Obesity
Packing on the pounds as you pile on the years? Midlife obesity accounts for 7 percent of Alzheimer's cases in the U.S.
6. Idle mind
Time to go back to school - or to pick up a crossword puzzle!  Lack of cerebral exercise - or simply not using your brain enough - accounts for 7 percent of Alzheimer's cases in the U.S.
7. Diabetes
Problems with blood sugar control kick off the list of modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's. The study suggests that 3 percent of Alzheimer's cases in the U.S. are linked to diabetes.

You may notice that these tips are pretty much basic good health practices.  So add that as another good reason to consider correcting any of the above problems!

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