Top 3 Alzheimer's Prevention

While there's no guaranteed prevention, lifestyle interventions like physical activity, a healthy diet, and cognitive engagement are strongly linked to reducing Alzheimer's risk.

The top 3

1. Regular Physical Exercise: Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, like 150 minutes weekly, can reduce dementia risk by up to 41% and improve brain health by increasing blood flow and neurogenesis.
2. Mediterranean-Style Diet: Adhering to a Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, is associated with slower cognitive decline and a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.
3. Lifelong Cognitive Engagement: Engaging in mentally stimulating activities throughout life, such as reading, learning new skills, or playing games, can build cognitive reserve and delay Alzheimer's onset by several years.

Sources

• NewYork-Presbyterian
• Alzheimer's Society
• Harvard Health

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