About two-thirds of people with Alzheimers disease are women.
According to Dr. Jessica Caldwell, of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, we cant change every risk factor that plays into developing Alzheimers but there are some ways women can reduce their risk.
Some of the reasons why women are vulnerable to Alzheimers disease, or more so than men, are known and arent things that we can really change.
Research has shown that even low intensity exercise like walking, if you do it consistently, really benefits brain health.Treating diabetes and high blood pressure can reduce risk as well.
The important thing is to reach out, keep talking.According to Caldwell, at least finishing high school can be protective against Alzheimers disease.