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The 6 Pillars Of Dementia Prevention

  • Stress management: While chronic stress has an overall negative impact on your body, it takes one heck of a toll on the brain, causing shrinkage in the area of the brain known as the hippocampus, hindering nerve cell growth, and increasing your risk of dementia. Combat these affects by participating in daily relaxation activities.
  • Social engagement: An active social life consisting of “tests of memory and cognition” creates less room for isolation as we get older.
  • Regular exercise: At least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week.
  • A balanced diet: Stock up on fruit and veggies. Get plenty of omega-3 fats and by all means avoid trans fats and saturated fats which can cause inflammation and produce free radicals which are hard on the brain.

    • Naturally, the more you implement these pillars in your daily life, the healthier your brain will be… longer.

    by Ruthie Hawkins, BlackDoctor.org Contributor

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