Being “Heart smart” may also be “Brain smart”.
Diet, exercise, and health maintenance measures that protect against heart disease also protect against strokes. Vascular disease and stroke can accelerate cognitive and memory decline in Alzheimer’s disease.
Activities such as gardening, planting, visiting friends, and shopping may help reduce the chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly.
Exercise such as jogging, biking, swimming may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease or reduce symptoms.
Vitamins, leafy vegetables, and fruits such as blueberries may reduce occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease.