I was born in 1950 and both of my parents have Alzheimer's. I am afraid that I will get it as I grow in age. Is there any literature out there that may help me with this topic?
2007-04-09 09:31:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I found a great article on some general tips about Alzheimer's.
The article explains the most resent research that has been occuring in the field of Neurology and some basic tips for Baby Boomers and preventing Alzheimer's. Read the article and tell me what you think.
http://www.boomertowne.com/focus-on-you/you_hwb_article_details.aspx?chunkiid=13394
2007-04-09 10:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't prevent alzheimer's. There are excellent drugs nowadays, however, that can minimize the effects of alzheimer's. And since you are a baby boomer, you may well be part of a generation who actually benefits from a cure. There are several mouse studies where drugs have reversed the effects of 'induced' alzheimer's so that, at least, is encouraging.
2007-04-09 16:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by stevijan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Walking on cobbles or an uneven surface has been shown to activate a part of the brain that is little used and help stave it off.
Doing crosswords, puzzles, having lively discussions and generally making sure you use your brain and reasoning powers is seen as the best defence.
2007-04-09 16:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All 4 of my grandparents have alzheimers and I'm at major risk. What really helps is get a Nintendo DS and get BRAIN AGE.
Its a great video game that will help keep your brain stimulated and will help keep your brain young.
If you can't do this try and do sudoku and other crosswords!
2007-04-09 16:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by ChicaInquisitiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FYI:
The only way to diagnose Alzheimer's is if they test your brain after you die. So far it's been pretty hard for doctors to figure out how to "prevent" getting the disease.
2007-04-09 16:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by BITBoston 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Active exercising Lot's of fruits and Veggies stay away from as many Sugars as possible. Take up computer games word puzzles, and or other mind games to keep those brain cells charged...( Cell Blocker in Relative Motion )
Mind over Matter............
2007-04-09 18:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother died from Alzheimers. If both parents have had it, you have a predisposition to it.
Look after your liver. Lots of Omega's.
2007-04-09 16:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not as far as i know..the best thing to do is mind exercises, suduku, word searches, memory games, reading, anything to keep your mind active, all this will help maintain synapse (nerve) connections, the less they are used the more they are likely to die off
2007-04-09 16:38:48 · answer #8 · answered by maid marion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow a healthy diet and regular exercise program and read...reading is exercise for the mind and just like muscle tissue if you don't use it you lose it
2007-04-09 16:35:22 · answer #9 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋