Movement and learning is the best way to prevent dementia

People with a high degree of plasticity of the brain, through the laws of physical training and awareness training to enhance memory, to some extent slow the aging process of nerve cells, thereby reducing the delay and the incidence of Alzheimer's. Often with a number of positive brain health of the elderly, the message of the cell, "dendritic" does not reduce the number even increased. In addition, with age, knowledge and experience more rich, easy to set up various links. Mental and physical exercise to prevent Alzheimer's the most user-friendly. Professor suggested that the elderly can take part in some cases their physical activity, such as walking, shadow boxing, jump, and other social dance, which can enhance blood circulation, so that the brain's blood supply to be sufficient to prevent the decline of brain function. The elderly should do more, such as playing, and so on Zhimao Yi finger movement, so that the brain react more rapidly and sensitive. At the same time, elderly people should read books and newspapers to learn more new things, training a variety of hobbies, not only active in the brain thinking, but also delay memory decline. The elderly would also like to stay away from known risk factors for dementia. Professor Zhang said that the dementia is a major risk factor for high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, atherosclerosis, depression and alcohol and tobacco habits. These are risk factors for patients to check on a regular basis and appropriate treatment; diets usually have to pay attention to nutrition, do not smoke, do not drink liquor, eat more fresh vegetables and fruit; to avoid contact with cadmium, toxic substances such as lead; optimistic mood More contact with their families and take an active part in social activities.