Can Alzheimer’s be cured or prevented?

Alzheimer’s is sadly a degenerative disease which cannot be cured even though more than 500 clinical trials have been done till date trying to pin point a possible treatment for it. In the year, 2006 alone, 26.6 million people were found to be suffering from it world over, the number is expected to grow steadily.

With no permanent cure yet on the horizon, prevention seems to be the best defense against Alzheimer’s. However the best way to prevent Alzheimer’s remains via a diet rich in anti-oxidants, which is still being considered an excellent means of delaying the onset or preventing Alzheimer’s disease in old age.

Other ways of preventing Alzheimer’s are by making sure that your parent indulges in intellectual activities such as playing chess, solving puzzles, playing a musical instrument along with regular social interaction. Also ensure that your parent does not take too much stress, as it is known to be a causative factor for Alzheimer’s disease along with drug, alcohol or medication abuse.

To know more see How to know if your parent has Alzheimer’s?


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