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Dr. Marla
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Reduce your risk
of Alzheimer’s
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ne new case of Alzheimer Disease (AD) is diagnosed every five minutes in Canada. By 2038, a diagnosis will be made once every two minutes. Without a doubt, dementia is one of the most feared consequences of aging. It’s important to identify and address modifiable risk factors.
New research suggests how to lower your risk!
A recent study showed that having a purpose in life can decrease the risk of AD and its precursor, called mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Purpose is finding meaning in our life, having a goal to influence and guide our behaviour. A sense of purpose is linked to better mental health, happiness and longevity.
Psychological well-being is also important for staving off AD. We know that immune function and vascular health are related to cognitive function. Those with positive psychological scores have better cholesterol levels and waist-hip ratios. It’s possible that improved vascular health and psychological well-being benefits AD risk. |
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Food to modify disease risk
Different nutrients and food items eaten in combination may act together to reduce disease risk. Studies identify a 38% risk reduction in acquiring AD with a diet rich in: salad dressing, nuts, fish, tomatoes, chicken, cruciferous vegetables, dark and green leafy vegetables (broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, arugula, bok choy, collards, kale, mustard greens, rutabaga, turnip greens, and watercress); and a diet lower in: high fat dairy, red meat, organ meat and butter.
It’s hard to identify one nutrient responsible for the decreased risk. More likely, it’s the combination of complex nutrients that is responsible. So start each morning with a goal
in mind and pay attention to what you eat! H&L
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