What Is My Risk of Alzheimer's? Aging Brain Health

What Is My Risk of Alzheimer's? Aging Brain Health Your brain health is crucial, especially when assessing your risk of Alzheimer's disease. Understanding your individual dementia risk factors empowers you to make informed decisions and take proactive steps to preserve cognitive function. Several factors contribute to Alzheimer's risk, including age, genetics, lifestyle, and medical conditions. Advanced age and a family history of Alzheimer's increase the likelihood of developing the disease, but lifestyle choices can also play a significant role. Engaging in regular physical exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, staying socially active, and challenging your brain with mental stimulation are all key strategies for reducing risk. What Other Steps Should We Take? Additionally, undergoing cognitive assessments, such as memory tests and neurological evaluations, can provide valuable insights into your cognitive health and detect any early signs of decline. By being proactive and informed, you can actively protect and support your brain health, making positive lifestyle choices and seeking appropriate medical guidance to mitigate the risk of Alzheimer's disease. This episode is a conversation with neurologist Dr. Jeff Gelblum dedicated to discussing risk factors and how we can mitigate our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: Thriving Through Habits: Secrets to Better Brain Health and Life Tea & Brain Health – A Look at My Favorite Drink ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. Stop 100% of Unwanted Calls with imp. Did you know people with Alzheimer's can receive nearly 200 spam calls a week? You can put a stop to those now. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com