Prevent Dementia: Strategies to Reduce Your Risk

As one ages, the risk for dementia---especially in the form of Alzheimer's disease---increases dramatically. More than 50 percent of people beyond age 80 are affected with some form of dementia. You can avoid doubling your risk for dementia. By changing your diet and other behaviors, you can live healthy long into your golden years.

Instructions

How to Avoid Doubling Your Dementia Risk

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  Practice brain-training. Throughout the day, test yourself with simple math problems or purchase one of the many available electronic brain-training games.

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  Eat Omega-3 rich foods. Add foods like salmon, walnut oil and dark green vegetables to your diet.

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  Maintain a healthy weight. According to a May 2008 Obesity Review study, being obese as well as being underweight can significantly increase your risk of dementia.