5 Easy Secrets to Halt Dementia/Alzheimers

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast, Dr. Rodney and Karen share 5 easy changes that will halt dementia and alzheimers. The number of Americans with Alzheimer's is predicted to more than double by 2050.Make these secrets part of your daily life:1-Take Omega 3’s (DHA)DHA helps prevent Alzheimers because it reduces inflammation in the entire body (including the brain)Higher DHA levels result in a 47% drop in Alzheimers due to::Preservation of brain structureImproved blood-barrier integrityLower cerebral amyloid levelsListen to this podcast on this topic here.2-Exercise and challenge your brain to increase neuroplasticityRegular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's by approximately 30% and 45%, respectively. Completing puzzles, playing games, and taking adult education classes can also reduce the risk of dementia after the age of 70 by up to 11%.Active mental activities like games, puzzles, and literacy classes provide the greatest cognitive benefits as they require problem-solving or processing and storing new information.3-Maintain your life purposeView life through a lens of hope (optimism)Enjoy diverse leisure activities that make a difference in the lives of othersCognitive benefits happen because of growth of neurons and synapsesMaintain and promote a sense of well-being4-Pay attention to your gut healthRecent studies suggest that there is a link between poor gut health, specifically chronic constipation, and early dementia. Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health but may also be a warning sign of cognitive decline. Researchers believe there is evidence connecting gut health to brain health. The researchers theorize that constipation and cognition are linked via the gut microbiome, which is also linked to various diseases like Alzheimer's. People with constipation and worse cognition tended to have relatively few gut bacteria that produced butyrate, which is an important fatty acid that helps control inflammation. 5-Get your teeth cleaned regularlyA study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation has found that periodontal (gum) disease leads to changes in your brain's microglial cells.Microglia, which eliminate harmful substances in the Central Nervous System, can be generated from white blood cells called monocytes. Gum disease can hinder microglia's ability to digest amyloid plaque, leading to neuro-inflammation. Older adults with gum disease and mouth infections are more likely to develop Alzheimer's. Nearly half of Americans aged 30 and above have periodontal disease.Brush your teeth regularlyFlossUse a Waterpik Get regular dental cleanings.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Visit our website. Please rate us and write a review!