Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disorder that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior that are serious enough to affect work, relationships and recreational activities.

Scientists have not yet identified any single reason why there is progressive brain cell failure. However, there are certain risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's.

Age, family history and heredity are all risk factors we can't change. Now, leading-edge research is revealing other risk factors that we are able to influence.

Your brain, like other parts of your body, may lose some agility as you get older. Keeping it active and healthy is key to limiting the symptoms of dementia. Science is unlocking many of the mysteries of the brain, but we don't have all the answers yet. You can do everything "right" and still not prevent Alzheimer's disease. What's offered here are some practical tips to keeping your brain active and healthy.

HEAD INJURY: strong link between serious head injury and future risk of Alzheimer's. Therefore, protect your head by buckling your seat belt, wearing your helmet when participating in sports, and 'fall-proofing' your home.

HEART-HEALTH/BRAIN-HEALTH CONNECTION: Your brain is nourished by one of your body's richest networks of blood vessels. The risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia appears to be increased by many conditions that damage the heart or blood vessels. These include high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high cholesterol, all related to insulin resistance or the Metabolic Syndrome.

GENERAL HEALTHY AGING: strategies for overall healthy aging may help keep the brain healthy and may even offer some protection against developing Alzheimer's or related diseases. Therefore, living a health-promoting lifestyle, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol, staying socially connected, and exercise both your body and mind, all reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.

In other articles, we will be looking at these issues in greater detail and offering practical methods for implementing a protective program to reduce the risk and slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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