Dementia Myths

How much do you know about Dementia or Alzheimers Disease? Chances are you know more than a few folks that have been affected by it! The numbers of new diagnoses are skyrocketing and there’s a reason for that! Increasing age is strongly associated with the development of dementia, particularly from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative causes. Dementia is characterized by significant cognitive decline to the point where independence in everyday activities becomes affected. Early symptoms of Alzheimer’s: Loss of smell Vision issues Trouble sleeping Mood swings / Agitation Difficulty remembering recent events Difficulty finding words Problems with spatial location What we know about Alzheimer’s: The brain shrinks, starting with the hippocampus People are getting it at a younger age (as early as their 20s) There is a correlation between hyperinsulinemia and Alzheimer’s Treating amyloid plaque hasn’t produced results Exercise can help reduce the onset of dementia We’ve often been told that exercise is good for our health, specifically for the body. But is exercise specifically good for your brain? Ultimately, exercise will increase the amount of oxygen in your blood, which is beneficial to every cell in your body. Physical inactivity ranks as the fourth major risk factor for death globally and has been recognized as a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Successfully promoting increased physical activity, by engaging in regular aerobic exercise, has the potential to reduce age-associated disease. Some medication can increase loss of memory According to Dr. Joel Wallach, “Alzheimer’s” is a physician CAUSED disease!!! It didn’t even occur in people over 40 years ago, and now it’s the #4 killer of people in the USA over age 65!! What is Alzheimer’s disease? Well, it’s the disappearing of your brain’s insulation, the Myelin!! What is Myelin made out off? It’s made from CHOLESTEROL!!!