Mental Health Advice

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared diseases of the nervous system, affects many people as they age. The most common cause of dementia, a disease Alzheimer's disease increases in prevalence among the elderly, although sometimes it can prevent early in life. This degenerative disease led to the slow deterioration of the nervous system that particularly affects cognition that leads to memory loss, confusion, mood changes, and deterioration of other higher brain functions. Currently, there are and There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease is a chronic and terminal disease usually progresses to death over many years.

While research has clarified many of the changes in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, the cause is unknown. The abnormal plaques and "knots" found in the brains of patients but the etiology or underlying factors leading to their formation is a hotly debated topic. The cause is probably multifactorial, with many factors that predispose to disease in concert.

So what can we do? Is there a way to prevent disease before it is too late? Unfortunately, there have been studies that have demonstrated that a single measure is very effective in preventing Alzheimer's disease. Some studies have suggested some links that can predict which people are at greater disease risk. Some of these risks can not be changed, such as genetics or age. But others, such as food, are potentially modifiable and reduce the risk of disease.

Several modifiable factors that can decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease are listed below:

• The good general health: It's probably not surprising that a good general health and diet can help reduce the risk of many diseases. Some studies have shown that the general health and cardiovascular health is associated with Alzheimer's risk. Losing weight, exercising and keeping cholesterol and blood pressure under control can contribute to the prevention of the disease and help prevent vascular disease such as coronary heart disease and stroke.
• Well balanced diet: Bad foods can contribute to risk of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, a good balanced diet can help reduce your risk. In particular, a "Mediterranean diet, including fruit and vegetables, wheat, bread and other cereals, olive oil, fish and red wine may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Some of these components of, individually or jointly, have effects that can reduce your risk.
• Vitamin E and Ginko: Despite its effect on Alzheimer's disease still not been proven, some studies have shown improvments in the cognitive abilities of these supplements.
• Mental Fitness ": It has been shown late May or early dementia associated with mental fitness. In other words, using your brain may help to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. In fact, people with higher education levels tend to have a later onset of dementia than others. It is argued that some of these may be simply due to cover the first signs of disease but also affect May, which effectively prevent the development of the disease. Although the response is not yet some research suggests that mental disorders of the campaign (reading, crosswords, etc.) can help keep your brain in good condition for longer.
• Curry (Turmeric): One of the most recent discoveries was that a diet rich in curry, Indian cuisine, can prevent or even reverse some damage to the brain by Alzheimer's disease. The compound found in the yellow spice, curcumin may have a protective effect. Although it is too early to say whether this will prove to be an important preventive measure, many researchers suggest it may have some effect.
• Drugs: Some drugs that have been suggested to help prevent dementia. The anti-inflammatory (like Advil, Motrin and others), less statins, cholesterol (Lipitor, Zocor, etc.) and estrogen amending certain medications have been implicated in the overall risk of Alzheimer's disease. But again, there is still no concrete evidence to indicate that any of these are definitely protective against the disease. Check with your doctor before taking any medication.

So while the answer to the question: "Can we prevent Alzheimer's disease?" It remains, unfortunately, not completely, there may be things you can do to reduce your risk of some way. Again, several of these factors have not been proven in large clinical trials to reduce Alzheimer's risk, but their association in epidemiological studies suggest it may play a role. So what is the take-home message? Although there is yet no definitive answer, a healthy lifestyle and general mental fitness seems to be our best chance to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Ask your doctor about new developments in this area is highly sought after worldwide. Our understanding of the causes of illness and is improving every year.

Josh Dusick is the editor of Nervous System Diseases, at http://www.nervous-system-diseases.com, your guide to diseases of the neurological system, providing an in depth introduction that is understandable even if you do not have a background in science or medicine.