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\"Alzheimers<\/a>
\nThere are some things in life you\u2019re sure you\u2019ll never forget: your daughter\u2019s wedding day, your godson\u2019s first name, the street you live on, the way your wife looked the night you asked for her hand in marriage. But there\u2019s one disease that can wipe your life\u2019s most defining moments\u2014and the rest of your memories\u2014away for good. That\u2019s Alzheimer\u2019s Disease, a gradual loss of memory, cognition, and, eventually, motor skills caused by excess build-up of amyloid plaque in the brain.<\/p>\n

Each year, scientists around the world uncover important pieces to the Alzheimer\u2019s puzzle, testing drugs and natural remedies to help eradicate the disease as it lives while discovering more and more ways to stave off or even prevent the dementia from happening. But let us bust one myth for you ourselves: you are not too young to be thinking about how AD could affect you or a family member. Millions of Americans are affected by AD.<\/p>\n

In 2013 there were a reported 5.2 million Americans that have been diagnosed with AD. This number is most likely on the low side, since many people with AD have not been diagnosed. What part of the population is most effected by AD? The aging population of 65 and over is the most effected according to the Alzheimer\u2019s Association. What can you do now? Take a cue from the latest research to preserve your memory and keep Alzheimer\u2019s at bay.
\n\"Blueberries<\/a><\/strong>
\nBULK UP YOUR BERRY INTAKE
\n<\/strong>Animal studies from the National Institute on Aging and Tufts University show blueberries increase cell growth in the hippocampus\u2014the region of the brain that\u2019s responsible for memory\u2014and bolster navigation skills. The anthocyanin, or the dark blue pigment found in blueberries, is an antioxidant flavonoid that may help nourish brain regions that support learning and memory. Fresh or frozen, throwing a few blueberries in your morning smoothie is a great brain boost.<\/p>\n

ORDER SOME CURRY\"Curcumin
\n<\/strong>Since 2005, researchers all over the world have been fascinated by the plaque-busting abilities of curcumin, a derivative of the Indian spice turmeric. A recent Duke university found high doses of curcumin actually has the power to dissolving amyloid plaques in mice. A buildup of these plaques, made of insoluble beta-amyloid deposits, are hallmark sign of AD and form first around areas of memory and cognition\u2014so these findings are significant. Research is currently being conducted on human plaques, but the current studies show a normal, regular consumption of the stuff is all you need to begin reaping the benefits\u2014even if you don\u2019t have AD.<\/p>\n

\"BloodMAINTAIN HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE
\n<\/strong>Pumping all that blood to your brain is hard work\u2014and having high blood pressure doesn\u2019t make it easier. A 2013 Neurology <\/em>report found a link between high blood pressure during middle age and a higher frequency of Alzheimer\u2019s. Patients with a higher pulse pressure (that\u2019s the systolic or top number of your BP reading minus the bottom or diastolic number) are more likely to have the Alzheimer\u2019s biomarkers amyloid beta, also known as plaques, in their cerebral spinal fluid. They found the link in people between the ages of 55 and 70, so the \u2018better late than never\u2019 theory absolutely applies here.<\/p>\n

TAKE UP MEDITATION<\/strong>\"Meditation\"<\/a>
\nMild cognitive impairment can affect up to 20% of the population at one time\u2014and those people have a 50\/50 chance of developing Alzheimer\u2019s as a result. Thankfully, a recent study in Neuroscience Letters <\/em>finds a rather peaceful way you can slow the progression: meditation. Just 15 to 30 minutes of daily stress-reducing meditation was enough to significantly impact adults ages 55 to 90. Previous studies have shown those who meditate have higher concentrations of hippocampal gray matter\u2014the area that usually atrophies during Alzheimer\u2019s. And for just half and hour of your time (or less!), you\u2019re also getting a major stress-buster and reducing inflammation from head to toe.<\/p>\n

\"7-7-7<\/a><\/strong>TRY DR. OZ\u2019S 7-7-7 STRESS SOLUTION
\n<\/strong>As Dr. Oz always says, stress is poison for your hippocampus. He recommends performing his 7-7-7 stress buster three times a day to reduce cortisol production and stimulate brain health: \u201cThree times a day, close the door, remove your shoes and socks, and lower the lights. Breathe in for 7 seconds; hold it for another 7; then exhale for a final 7 seconds. Repeat the technique seven times to help \u201creset\u201d your brain and get your cortisol levels under control.\u201c via DrOz.com<\/p>\n


\nPUT DOWN THE CROSSWORD<\/strong>
\nIf years of crosswords and other number or word puzzles still leave you searching for your new niece-in-law’s name,\"Learn\u00a0don’t worry: it’s not you, it’s your brain games. A\u00a02013 study in <\/span>Psychological Science<\/em> found brain games and puzzles aren\u2019t nearly as effective at sharpening your mind as you think. What is: Learning new, productive skills like digital photography or quilting that engage multiple thought processes. Sure, they\u2019re less comfortable than the Sunday crossword, but they’re better for your brain, but study participants who participated in these more\u00a0engaging activities for three months performed better on visual and verbal memory, speed, and mental control tests than those who performed \u2018passive\u2019 tasks like listening to classical music, completing crosswords, and watching documentaries. The best challenge for your brain is learning something <\/span>new, <\/em>so now is the perfect time to take that photography class, travel to a new country (without a tour guide), or finally try your hand at the piano.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Check<\/a>KEEP YOUR IRON LEVELS IN CHECK<\/strong>
\nA recent study\u00a0in Neuroscience<\/em> found having the low-iron condition anemia can up your risk for Alzheimer\u2019s by 60%. What\u2019s the connection? Iron helps maintain the important neurotransmitters essential to memory function, and your brain can be especially sensitive to low levels. Other things that can make your iron drop? Heavy periods, normal aging, Crohn\u2019s disease, and heavy periods.<\/p>\n

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