5 Min Alzheimer’s Disease & How To Lower Your Risk
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Explore proactive strategies to lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease and promote brain health for a vibrant future.
Definitions To Know:
⚕ Dementia- a term used to describe memory, thinking, and social impairments and abilities
⚕ Mild Cognitive Impairment- a condition where people have more memory or thinking loss than their age-matched peers
⚕ Nervous System- the major controlling, regulating, and communicating system in the body
⚕ Mediterranean Diet- a diet popularized by the longevity of Mediterranean communities characterized by plant-based proteins and healthy fats
☑ Improved Brain Health
☑ Enhanced Cognition
☑ Disease Prevention
✎ Learn The Science: Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles in the brain. These deposits disrupt communication between brain cells and lead to cell death, contributing to cognitive decline and memory loss.
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