Are you worried about developing Alzheimer's?
Being in poor health or living with a disabling health condition such as dementia is not an inevitable consequence of ageing.
Research shows that only 1 in 100 cases are caused by genes. Much of the risk relates to nutrition and lifestyle factors that we can change.
Given that Alzheimer’s is not a reversible condition, here's what you can do to reduce your risk:
🥐 Avoid processed and refined foods, high in sugars and starches eg white bread, white rice & pasta.
🐟 Eat plenty of brain-friendly healthy fats eg nuts, seeds, oily fish and avocados.
🥦 Include a variety of colourful vegetables and fruit at every meal.
👟Exercise regularly, at least 3 times a week, walking is fine!
🧩 Keep your mind active, try learning something new.
🤯 Make managing stress and keeping calm a priority.
😴 Ensure you have a good 7-8 hours sleep each night.
To find out more about what you can do join me and GP & Lifestyle Medicine Doctor Kate Staveley at our wellbeing workshop on 23 May at The Old Court Artspace in Windsor. Tickets available at oldcourt.org.