In an article posted at SharpBrains.com, Dr. Khalsa of the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation discussed what he calls the "Four Pillars" of Alzheimer's Prevention:
Diet - The research-proven plan to prevent deterioration in brain function is a plant-based diet. The focus now is on the MIND diet, which a recent study by Rush-Presbyterian Hospital showed was actually one of the easier diets to follow.
Stress Management - Studies suggest that chronic, untreated stress that goes on throughout the life span increases the risk for memory loss. A powerful tool for stress management is meditation.
Mental and Physical Exercise - Keeping your mind and body active are key. (Physical exercise is also helpful with stress management.)
Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being - Having a sense of purpose, self-acceptance, and positive relationships are just some of the components to psychological well-being.
Dr. Khalsa states that the most important factor in protecting your brain health is to make it a priority now, before problems develop!
Read the full article here: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2015/12/28/to-address-the-upcoming-alzheimers-epidemic-lets-approach-2016-with-these-4-pillars-of-alzheimers-prevention/