Research conducted by Dr. Nikolaos Scarmeas and his colleagues at the Columbia University Medical Center shows that eating properly and being physically active reduces our risks of Alzheimer's disease: "Exercise and Mediterranean-type Diet Combined Appear to be Associated with Lower Risk for Alzheimer's Disease."
Results of the study indicate
- Living on a Mediterranean style diet reduces our risks of Alzheimer's disease by about 40%.
- Being physically active reduces our risks of Alzheimer's by 33%.
- If we combine a Mediterranean-type of diet with a physically active life style, we reduce our risk of the disease by 60%.
A Mediterranean Style Diet is high in
- Fish
- Fruits
- Nuts
- Legumes
- Vegetables
- Whole Grains
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- With Small Amounts of Red Wine
As Dr. Scarmeas states, good health and fitness really do come down to eating properly and staying active.
Charles
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