Alzheimer’s is a terrifying word even if you haven’t been directly afflicted or affected by its often tragic consequences. There are steps we can take to prevent this dreaded disease even despite hereditary statistics and now is a very good time to start.
Preventing Alzheimer’s: Heart health and other tips for lowering the risk
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Scientists do not know what causes it, so there is no way to prevent it. However, some long-term lifestyle measures might help. Alzheimer’s affects around 5.7 million people in the United States, and researchers expect the numbers to grow as people live for longer.
