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Prevent Dementia Caregivers for parents or other rela- tives with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are often concerned about experiencing such regression them- selves. “There is some evidence that a tendency to memory loss can be inherited, but in any case, there are things you can do to prevent and even possibly reverse memory loss,” coun- sels Noodleman.


Reducing stress is the best way to keep a sharp mind, she says. “Chronic stress inhibits the cerebral cortex (the brain’s gray matter, responsible for higher mind function, including memory), result- ing in a lack of judgment and other im- paired brain function. So, manage stress and memory function will improve.” Deep breathing and increased oxygenation of the blood helps relieve stress and deliver nutrients to brain cells. Practicing yoga postures like the shoulder stand and headstand, or exercises using an inversion table, for just a few minutes a day can improve circulation to the brain and may help keep brain cells intact. “It’s important to keep brain cells


healthy and alive by keeping blood sug- ars and blood pressure under control,” urges Doctor of Osteopathy Lisa Gan- ghu, an internal medicine specialist and clinical assistant professor at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, in New York City. High blood pressure and diabetes are risk factors for strokes and mini-strokes that result in brain cell impairment, she says, adding, “Some research even suggests that caffeine may improve memory and focus.” “Use it or lose it,” concludes Dr.


Jacob Teitelbaum, an integrative medi- cal authority from Kona, Hawaii, and author of Real Cause, Real Cure. Exten- sive research shows that challenging the brain with puzzles and language courses, having an active social life and getting regular exercise are all related to maintaining optimum brain health. “People who age gracefully are


physically and mentally active,” adds Noodleman.


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A proper diet is a good place to start to take control. Ganghu recommends largely plant-based diets, like the Medi-


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