A Common Sense Approach to Healthy Aging and Reducing Risk of Alzheimer's

A Common Sense Approach to Lifestyle

So……..with this news, it’s more important than ever to do my best to control my insulin through a clean diet to minimize my risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.  Type 2 diabetes used to be called “Adult Onset” diabetes, because it happened later in life.   However, due to the abundance and over dependence on highly processed foods, children are now developing this disease at an alarmingly high rate.  A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, lean protein and whole grains can help keep your blood sugar stable.  Eating frequently throughout the day is also a good way to keep the blood sugar stable.

Exercise improves our physical and mental health—that is now beyond debate. The physical benefits are obvious; we know that exercise lowers blood pressure, decreases cholesterol, reduces fat, adds muscle and improves cardiovascular function.  But now we know that …..What affects the body affects the brain. What is bad for the body is bad for the brain, and what is good for the body is good for the brain.

“Walking is a man’s best medicine” – Hippocrates, and dancing is never a bad idea!

Exercising, eating healthy foods, refraining from smoking and limiting alcohol consumption reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes and also the risk for age-related neurogenative disorders.

Action Plan for Healthy Aging!

Ø  Eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, lean protein and whole grains.

Ø  Avoid processed foods and limit sugar intake.

Ø  Eat at least five times a day to keep blood sugar stable.

Ø  Exercise – walk as much as possible.  Park in the back of the parking lot when shopping and use the stairs instead of elevators.

Ø  Mix it and go swimming, garden, bicycle.

Ø  If you are new to exercising, begin by several short walks throughout the day.

Ø  If you don’t have a hobby, get one.

Ø  Play games and have fun with family and friends.

Ø  Get outside and move or take a dancing class.

Ø  Read and always continue to learn.

Ø  Brush your teeth your non dominant hand – and do ther things with the non dominant hand.