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Exercise and the “Mediterranean Diet” the best options to prevent Dementia, including Alzheimer’s

Preventing Dementia and Alzheimer's DiseaseIn a recent article appeared on The Hartford Courant of Connecticut , the fact of Alzheimer’s disease being  uncurable and sriking 1 in 8 of us alarmed many. Nonetheless, the article explains that  doing your part by eating the right kind of diet and keeping your body and brain engaged can help to prevent  dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

The article explains recent data connected to the benefits of exercising regularly, keeping a diet rich in Omega 3, olive oil, and wine…yes, wine… staying cognitively engaged, and avoiding depression is ultimately the most reasonable approach  not only to prevent dementia but also “… to treat conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity and diabetes…”

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