According to the latest research studies, an abnormal build-up of fat cells in the brain may cause and accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The research that was conducted by a group of Canadian researchers concludes that the accumulations of fat droplets in the brain has a tendency to trigger the development of Alzheimer’s disease, which automatically offers some clarity in the direction of research to address and cure Alzheimer’s. According to the World Health Organisation, over 47.5 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. And yet, despite decades of research, the only medications currently available treat the symptoms alone – so this new path breaking research process clarifies a lot significantly.

Handling Alzheimer’s medically, and preventing it medically has its own obvious limitations – science shows that there are routes to only address the symptoms, rather than the disease, its genesis or causes itself. To this end, there are some preventive means with lifestyle choices and alternative means that can be put to use to keep Alzheimer’s at bay. Some of these include:

– Keeping your mind active throughout – do a crossword puzzle, a sudoku puzzle or a quiz, or anything that lets your brain exercise, think, question and look through ways to stay exercised and active. There are loads of trivia and puzzles online, and the simple task of keeping sometime of the day aside to do this is a great way to keep your brain in shape.
– Exercising physically on a regular basis – the process of exercising releases something called feel good hormones, which allows your body and mind to stay on an emotional and mentally healthy path.
– Turmeric is a good brain food, for it has plenty of anti inflammatory properties that can help keep the brain cells sharper and stronger to ensure good brain health.
– Doing Pranayama and Yoga, as they help keep the body stress free, and allows the comfortable circulation of blood to the brain while allowing the mind to relax with the right amount of oxygen supply it needs.
– Meditating regularly, in order to de-clutter the mind and to calm the brain down from all its stressing and anxiety.
– Eating Dark chocolate, for it is known to improve memory by 25%, and comprises a good composition of nutrients that helps keeps the brain sharp.

References:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/Fat-build-up-in-brain-may-trigger-Alzheimers-disease/articleshow/48709711.cms
http://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/benefits-yoga-meditation-alzheimers-dementia/

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