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Several recent studies show obesity, diabetes, and heart disease can work together to increase the onset of dementia. The key findings indicate that people can make lifestyle changes while still in their forties and early fifties to reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
For a number of years we have heard how important living a healthy lifestyle is in preventing heart disease. Now there is growing proof that exercise and proper eating habits may help prevent cognitive decline.
One study shows that obesity in middle age increased the risk for dementia, but underweight people after the age of 65 were at a greater risk. In the older group, increase weight appeared to protect against the disease.
As obesity and sedentary lifestyles is now a worldwide problem, it is important that people realize that changing their habits in middle age can make a dramatic difference in their ability to ward off Alzheimer’s and dementia in later years.
For more information, read the results of this study at healthcentral.com. You can also find more information at the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
The more aware each of us becomes about how our lifestyle affects our future, the more likely we will take the necessary steps to ensure we have the best chance possible to live a long and healthy life, mentally and physically.
