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Alzheimer's disease is a common geriatric disease, and its main symptoms include memory loss, cognitive decline, mood swings, etc. In recent years, with the deepening of research, scientists have finally revealed some of the root causes of Alzheimer's disease. It is worth noting that some bad habits have also been found to have a strong relationship with Alzheimer's disease. Below, let's take a detailed look at these 3 bad habits and advise everyone to get rid of them as soon as possible.
First of all, poor eating habits are one of the leading causes of Alzheimer's disease. Modern life is fast-paced, and many people often ignore the regularity and diversity of diet. For a long time, people have preferred high-sugar, high-fat foods and lack the intake of nutritious foods such as vegetables and fruits, which leads to nutritional imbalance. Malnutrition can lead to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain and decreased cell function, which can accelerate the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, we should adjust our diet, increase the intake of vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in antioxidants and vitamins, maintain a balanced diet, and prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.
Secondly, lack of exercise is also an important cause of Alzheimer's disease. In modern society, people's lifestyles are becoming more and more sedentary and less active. Long-term lack of physical exercise not only leads to muscle atrophy, joint stiffness and other physical problems, but also makes the blood circulation in the brain poor, affecting the normal oxygen supply and metabolism of brain cells, and then increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, the elderly should insist on an appropriate amount of physical exercise, such as walking, tai chi, swimming, etc., to enhance the vitality of the body, promote blood circulation, and prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.
The third bad habit is chronic psychological tension and excessive stress. Stress is unavoidable in modern society, but long-term tension can lead to cerebral cortex dysfunction and endocrine disorders, which will affect memory and thinking ability and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, we should learn to deal with stress and regulate emotions correctly, through listening, reading, meditation, etc., to relieve tension and pressure, maintain psychological balance, and prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.
In summary, poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and long-term psychological tension and stress are the three bad habits that lead to Alzheimer's disease. Each of us should pay attention to the importance of preventing Alzheimer's disease, break these bad habits as soon as possible, and protect our brain health. Only a healthy lifestyle and good habits can allow us to have a clear and flexible mind and stay away from the threat of Alzheimer's disease.
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References: 1 du f, et al. (2017). diet, lifestyle and cognitive function in old age: a systematic review. front aging neurosci. 9:240.