Overall health has also been linked to Alzheimer’s, and falls under the “preventable” category. If you don’t eat a healthy diet, you may be more likely to have Alzheimer’s disease in your later years. Those you smoke tobacco are also at increased risk, as are those who drink excessive amounts of alcohol. Staying socially active is also very important, as social activities have been found to exercise your mind. The more exercise you do with both your body and mind, the less likely you are to have Alzheimer’s disease.

The last major connection that researchers have found deals with the heart and the head. There is already extremely powerful evidence which links brain health to heart health. Various damages to the heart like heart disease, diabetes, strokes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol all will inadvertently increase your risk for having Alzheimer’s disease. The more damage there is to the heart, in the form of pretty much anything, the weaker you will be against Alzheimer’s disease. The best advice here is to work with your doctor to insure that you’re doing all that you can do, and live as healthy as possible.

Not surprisingly, the majority of researchers believe that general health is just as indicative of whether a person will catch Alzheimer’s as genetics is. This is both good news and bad news. The bad news is that genetics does factor into Alzheimer’s disease, and that is uncontrollable. The good news is genetics doesn’t factor in as much as people think, and as long as you choose to live a healthy lifestyle, you may be able to stave off Alzheimer’s disease. Eat properly, exercise both your mind and your body regularly, and you’ll be well on your way to a healthier tomorrow.

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