Progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, because of generalized degeneration of the brain, is defined as Alzheimer's disease. It is the most common cause of premature senility. There are many organizations founded with a mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through advancement of research. Exercise and diet are very important factors in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Here David Perlmutter, M.D., MensHealth.com, reflects on ways to fight Alzheimer's disease, since there is no pill to defeat it:

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“Despite the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars over the past several decades on the part of pharmaceutical companies, we still don’t have any meaningful treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, in a recent extensive study just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the two most commonly prescribed medications for Alzheimer’s disease not only don’t work, but actually may worsen brain function.

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In his inaugural address, President Kennedy stated, “The time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining.” We now know that to a significant degree, Alzheimer’s disease may well be preventable. So let’s get out the ladder and fix the roof.

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Our most well-respected medical literature reveals powerful relationships between various lifestyle choices and risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic, for example, revealed that deriving most of dietary calories from carbohydrates was associated with an 89% increased risk for either mild cognitive impairment, or full-blown dementia. In their study, those consuming the highest levels of fat actually demonstrated a 44% reduction in risk. And this is in-line with a New England Journal of Medicine Study showing how Alzheimer’s risk is increased in lockstep with blood sugar measurements, a reflection of dietary choices.

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Higher levels of physical exercise translate into lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease as well. Even having good levels of vitamin D seems to be associated with a significantly reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

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There are certainly a lot of factors that may be associated with either increased or decreased Alzheimer’s risk, but just paying attention to those listed above will move the needle in terms of improving brain health and function an increasing your resistance to Alzheimer’s disease.”

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