Many people think dementia is genetic. "My Mom or Dad (or both) had it, so that's my fate".
— A Paradise for Parents (@HalCranmer) April 4, 2025
Not really. There are lots of things you can do to lower your risk or avoid cognitive decline entirely. We're doing a lot of these in my assisted living homes. I made a short video of… pic.twitter.com/ra0u16CShe
Ignore your body's clues about health, and you could be setting yourself up for Alzheimer's or dementia later in life.
CLUE #1: Muscle loss equals memory loss.
Scientists have found that frail people with low muscle mass have significantly worse brain function as they age.
[THE FIX?] Strength training. Building muscle equals building brain power.
CLUE #2: High blood sugar. Type 2 diabetics have a 60% higher risk of developing dementia. Alzheimer's is being called type 3 diabetes because high blood sugar wreaks havoc on brain cells.
[THE FIX?] Cut sugar. Go low carb. You control glucose and you control your future brain function.
CLUE #3: Vision loss. Vision loss is a massive red flag for cognitive decline. Your retina is part of your brain coming out of your skull. Don't ignore poor vision. Start improving your retina and your brain with diet and exercise.
CLUE #4: Hearing loss. People with sustained hearing loss have a 37% higher risk of dementia. Hearing loss equals brain shrinkage.
[THE FIX?] If you're suffering hearing loss, look into hearing aids early.
CLUE #5: Bad teeth. Keep that bacteria out of your mouth and out of your brain through good dental hygiene.
Take care of your body, and you'll take care of your brain.
No comments:
Post a Comment