Worried that a loved one’s forgetfulness, confusion and fuzzy thinking may herald the onset of Alzheimer’s disease?
You owe it to him or her – and your self – to get a quick check for brain draining health conditions and other causes that seem like Alzheimer’s but with one BIG difference.
Many of these mind-altering problems are treatable and even reversible. A recent report looked at nearly 1,000 people with dementia and found up to 30 per cent didn’t have Alzheimer’s disease; many had what are treatable medical conditions or negative reactions to medication. Those include: vitamins deficiencies, cholinergic drugs, reaction to digoxin.
In addition to getting a proper diagnosis and prompt treatment for symptoms of confusion or memory loss, you can take these six steps to keep your brain cells humming a happy tune:
-Walk 30 minutes daily.
-Cultivate calm with meditation, yoga, journal writing, breathing exercises or guided imagery.
-Pack your diet with fresh produce and brain-friendly food.
-Aim for brain-friendly levels of cholesterol (HDL above60, LDL below100, triglycerides below 100), blood pressure (115/75) , and blood glucose (900-100 fasting).
-Bolster memory skills by playing brain games and being a life-longer learner.
-Guard against head injuries.
King Features Syndicate
Thanks,
The Hindu – Well Being,
17/02/2013
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