How can women reduce Alzheimers risk?
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.
Debunking brain health myths: Dont bother with supplements
Whether its crossword puzzles or exercise -- weve all heard about different tricks for keeping our brains healthy and warding off memory loss. According to Dr. Dylan Wint, of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, up to 35% of risk can be eliminated with healthy habits. So, eating lots of leafy green vegetables, good oils such as those found in fish and in nuts, lots of fresh fruit, particularly berries, seem to confer some health benefits in terms of both preserving brain health, as well as general health.If youre looking for a dietary supplement to give your brain a boost: dont bother. Supplements havent been proven to improve memory, Wint said. He also recommends avoiding excessive alcohol, smoking and head trauma for a healthy brain.
Dr. Oz Reveals His Mom Has Alzheimer's But He Missed the Signs: 'I Blamed Myself'
Dr. Mehmet Oz is speaking out about his mother, Suna Oz, and her battle with Alzheimer's disease. "It's a chameleon of a disease," Oz says, in a preview of Monday's episode of The Dr. Oz Show. On Monday, Oz shared a photo of him and his mother on Instagram and explained how he missed a few Alzheimer's symptoms. Doing so may be uncomfortable, but it just might help slow down the Alzheimers progression in someone you love." "You want to get these things under control because -- believe it or not -- they can actually lower your risk for Alzheimer's disease.