June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The 2022 statistics infographic about from the Alzheimer’s Organization are staggering.
Something I was reminded of this week is the correlation between heart disease and brain health. The American Stroke Association reports 80% of brain disease can be linked to cardiovascular disease and 99% of US adults have at least one of seven cardiovascular health risks 🙁
Lifestyle and Brain Health
Healthy choices make a big difference! Have you heard about “Life’s Simple 7”? Heart.org calls this “My Life Check, Life’s Simple 7”. Here it is!
- Manage Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When your blood pressure stays within healthy ranges, you reduce the strain on your heart, arteries, and kidneys which keeps you healthier longer.
Learn how to manage your blood pressure with our infographic. - Control Cholesterol High cholesterol contributes to plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease and stroke. When you control your cholesterol, you are giving your arteries their best chance to remain clear of blockages.
Learn how to control your cholesterol with our infographic. - Reduce Blood Sugar Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (or blood sugar) that our bodies use for energy. Over time, high levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.
Learn how to reduce your blood sugar with our infographic. - Get Active Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give yourself and those you love. Simply put, daily physical activity increases your length and quality of life.
Learn how to get active and move more with our infographic. - Eat Better A healthy diet is one of your best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. When you eat a heart-healthy diet, you improve your chances for feeling good and staying healthy – for life!
Learn how to eat better with our infographic. - Lose Weight When you shed extra fat and unnecessary pounds, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels and skeleton. You give yourself the gift of active living, you lower your blood pressure and you help yourself feel better, too.
Learn how to lose or manage weight. with our infographic. - Stop Smoking Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health.
Learn how to stop smoking with our infographic.
These measures have one unique thing in common: any person can make these changes, the steps are not expensive to take and even modest improvements to your health will make a big difference. Start with one or two. This simple, seven step list has been developed to deliver on the hope we all have–to live a long, productive healthy life.
And, allow me to add one more to the list of 7 … dental hygiene! Good oral health may help protect against Alzheimer’s per Harvard.edu. The team of Harvard is one of my “go-to’s” for Alzheimer’s research.
They were great with my dad while he was a volunteer participant in their research. Here is the link to the Harvard Neuro Discovery Center if you’re interested: https://neurodiscovery.harvard.edu/alzheimers
Awareness and Action
24 years ago I gained 1st hand knowledge about Alzheimer’s. Hadn’t realized there were multiple forms of dementia. Alz.org explains the types of dementia here for those who want to learn and be aware: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia
It’s time to encourage you! Action begins with a decision followed by one step. Reach out anytime by email to let me know questions pertinent to you/yours: Lynn@thelivingplanner.com.
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This week, I’ll sign off with this quote by Epicurus — Lynn “Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young nor weary in the search of it when he has grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul.”
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