Are you aware that the world commemorated the βWorld Alzheimerβs Dayβ last week?
The theme for this year was βTime to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimerβsβ.
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Many people associate this disease with the condition of being forgetful.
Itβs a natural thing to forget a thing or two.
Constantly forgetting is the very scary part.
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I want you to picture this;
You wake up in the morning, exchange greetings with those around you calling them by their name and in the next 10 minutes, you canβt recall any of these people by name and position they occupy in your life!
Wouldnβt you fear such a thing?
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There must be something we can do, to protect our brains from getting to this, right?
I know for a fact that besides this being a condition one usually passes unto their offing; our own lifestyles can also lead or contribute to this condition.
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From my end here,
- Stay away from drugs β those mess up our brain wiring, functioning and chemistry.
- Read a text or publication every day!
- Have your night sleep of at least 6 hours every day.
- Meditate at least once a day!
- Try so much to have all the food you eat, boiled or steamed!
- Try so much to play a puzzle like the Sudoku, every day or as often as possible!
What are those ways you suggest we deploy to protect our brains from this life-changing condition of Alzheimerβs?
There’s so much research being done around alzheimer’s, and they’re finding new and different ways to protect our brains every day. It’s so important to be proactive!
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I try to do a variety of brain games every day to help keep my mind sharp and prevent the degeneration that can lead to the disease.
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This is very eye opening. My grandpa passed away of dementia, so I take this very seriously.
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Awesome article on the way to prevent or avoid dementia / brain damage that can lead to these debilitations. At our center we help if you or a loved one are suffering from drug addiction.
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I hear you. It is something that has become so prevalent these days that it is scary. But I agree with you that making sure we take care of ourselves will help prolong our brains health. Amen to that!
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It is good to know some more about alzheimers. I am surprised more hasn’t been done to help prevent it.
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I really appreciate how you broke down the ways we can protect our brains from Alzheimer’s in simple terms. Itβs something we all need to think about more, and your post gave me a lot to reflect on.
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I think the theme “Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer’s” is a powerful call to action. It’s crucial to spread awareness about Alzheimer’s and take proactive steps to protect our cognitive health. Let’s stay active, engage in mental activities, and prioritise our well-being!
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