How to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Disease description:
My father is getting older now, and he often forgets things, although he can still remember events from the distant past. When we went to the hospital for a checkup, they mentioned that he has Alzheimer's disease. I would like to ask, is Alzheimer's disease curable?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Baohua
Prevention of Alzheimer's disease can begin from the following aspects:
1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eat a balanced diet, increase intake of foods rich in choline such as soy products, eggs, peanuts, and walnuts, while reducing consumption of salt, sugar, and oil. Engage in moderate physical exercise, such as brisk walking or jogging, which helps improve cerebral circulation.
2. Control cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: Prevent and treat chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, which may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
3. Avoid head injuries: Avoid trauma or repeated impacts to the head that could potentially damage the brain.
4. Maintain a positive mindset: Avoid negative emotions such as anxiety and depression, maintain a cheerful mood, and engage in frequent communication and social interaction.
5. Increase mental activity: Regularly engage in intellectual work and mental exercises, such as reading, playing chess, or learning new skills, which can stimulate neuronal activity in the brain and help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
6. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption: Long-term smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can damage brain health and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
