Archive for May, 2010
Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Lyla Feldman asked:
Hopefully you or a loved one has not been affected by Alzheimer’s. It is very difficult for family members to deal with this because they are basically watching someone they love lose their mind and become helpless. This is a subject matter that hits home to me since my grandmother had dementia, which is the beginning stage of this disease. Heredity might be a precursor to this but we are all still learning about the causes and preventions. The key is to keep your body and mind active.
Exercise, exercise, and more exercise. On a regular basis (3-4 times per week), it keeps oxygen and blood flow going to the brain. It also increases the number of connections among millions of brain cells needed for mental function. In addition, it raises serotonin levels, which play a vital role as a neurotransmitter in moderating anger, aggression, body temperature, sleep, sexuality, appetite, and metabolism. So, basically your entire body and mind functions rely on this.
Education level and how one handles stressful situations seem to be an indicator of this disease. The more schooling, the less likely your chance of getting it because more educated people tend to eat healthier and receive better medical care. Our body reacts to stress by producing large quantities of the hormone cortisol. This significantly reduces the hippocampus, an area of the brain that controls memory. So, the golden rule is to remain calm, cool, and collected when a crisis arrives.
Consume as little animal fat as possible. Studies have shown that the Japanese elderly are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s than their counterparts in the U.S. That is no surprise because fat intake is much lower there than in the America. Smoking also doubles the risk of getting this disease so this is yet another reason to throw away the cigarettes. Vitamin E has been shown to help as it’s good for the heart. There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s right now, but these are some proven ways to help your brain stay young.
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Hopefully you or a loved one has not been affected by Alzheimer’s. It is very difficult for family members to deal with this because they are basically watching someone they love lose their mind and become helpless. This is a subject matter that hits home to me since my grandmother had dementia, which is the beginning stage of this disease. Heredity might be a precursor to this but we are all still learning about the causes and preventions. The key is to keep your body and mind active.
Exercise, exercise, and more exercise. On a regular basis (3-4 times per week), it keeps oxygen and blood flow going to the brain. It also increases the number of connections among millions of brain cells needed for mental function. In addition, it raises serotonin levels, which play a vital role as a neurotransmitter in moderating anger, aggression, body temperature, sleep, sexuality, appetite, and metabolism. So, basically your entire body and mind functions rely on this.
Education level and how one handles stressful situations seem to be an indicator of this disease. The more schooling, the less likely your chance of getting it because more educated people tend to eat healthier and receive better medical care. Our body reacts to stress by producing large quantities of the hormone cortisol. This significantly reduces the hippocampus, an area of the brain that controls memory. So, the golden rule is to remain calm, cool, and collected when a crisis arrives.
Consume as little animal fat as possible. Studies have shown that the Japanese elderly are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s than their counterparts in the U.S. That is no surprise because fat intake is much lower there than in the America. Smoking also doubles the risk of getting this disease so this is yet another reason to throw away the cigarettes. Vitamin E has been shown to help as it’s good for the heart. There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s right now, but these are some proven ways to help your brain stay young.
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How fast can Alzheimers come on?
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Jen C asked:
My Nana has had it for years, Papa (her husband) just started acting differently a couple of weeks ago.. and has been falling a lot, unable to dress himself etc, in just two weeks.
My Nana has had it for years, Papa (her husband) just started acting differently a couple of weeks ago.. and has been falling a lot, unable to dress himself etc, in just two weeks.
If alzheimers doesn’t come on that fast.. does anyone know what else it might be? Thanks.
Thank you… they took him to the hospital right away, we’re still waiting to hear whats going on.
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We all have to work and live out of state, Dad has Alzheimers and has refused to move?
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Lovemytruck asked:
He has refused all assistance. He is still alert and capable enough to understand at certain times. He got very upset when we discussed moving in with one of us. He said he will not leave his home and land, and he does not need anyone staying with him.
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He has refused all assistance. He is still alert and capable enough to understand at certain times. He got very upset when we discussed moving in with one of us. He said he will not leave his home and land, and he does not need anyone staying with him.
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