- Your diet has major implications for your Alzheimer’s risk. Diets high in carbohydrates, and diets low in healthful fats, lead to Alzheimer’s disease
- Research from the Mayo Clinic shows that diets rich in carbohydrates are associated with an 89 percent increased risk for dementia. Meanwhile, high-fat diets are associated with a 44 percent reduced risk
- Alzheimer’s is directly related to chronically elevated blood sugar levels
- Women given cholesterol-lowering statin medication have a 44 percent increased risk for becoming a type 2 diabetic. Diabetes, in turn, doubles your risk for Alzheimer’s disease
- Even if you’re already having “senior moments,” you can regenerate cells in your brain’s memory center. This occurs through a process called neurogenesis. Proper lifestyle choices are imperative for this recovery