Eat to overcome inflammation<\/strong><\/p>\n High levels of inflammation may heighten your risk for\u00a0Dementia<\/a>, so choose whole, unprocessed, high-fiber foods to decrease those levels, advises Elisa Lottor, ND, PhD, author of Female and Forgetful (Warner, 2002). \u201cInstead of drinking\u00a0Orange<\/a>\u00a0juice, eat an\u00a0Orange<\/a>; instead of white bread, choose whole grain,\u201d she says. A dearth of\u00a0Omega-3<\/a>\u00a0Fatty Acids<\/a>\u00a0can also lead to chronic inflammation. Boost omega-3s by eating fish\u2014especially salmon, sardines, and mackerel\u2014at least twice a week, suggests Alan C. Logan, ND, author of The Brain Diet (Cumberland House, 2007).<\/p>\n Weather stress with grace<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBe cognitive of your quality of life and find a way to reduce stress in your life, because it compromises health in many regards. Knowing how to deal with and handle stress is critical to health and longevity,\u201d says Alan C. Logan, ND. \u201cDon\u2019t underestimate the value of mindfulness and living in the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n Drink\u00a0Green Tea<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In a recent study, researchers examined\u00a0Green Tea<\/a>\u2019s effect on 1,003 adults and found that consuming one cup a day lowered risk for\u00a0Dementia<\/a>\u00a0by 38 percent (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2006, vol. 83, no. 2). \u201cEven more intriguing is that they found drinking two cups or more a day lowered the risk by 54 percent,\u201d says Logan.<\/p>\n Add more\u00a0Antioxidants<\/a>\u00a0to your diet<\/strong><\/p>\n A recent study, funded by the National Institute on Aging, corroborates the long-standing belief that foods rich in antioxidants\u2014such as blueberries,\u00a0Cranberries<\/a>, and cherries\u2014boost brain function. Researchers discovered that elderly beagles fed a diet rich in\u00a0Antioxidants<\/a>\u00a0were better able to learn unfamiliar tasks (Neurobiology of Aging, 2005, vol. 26, no. 1).<\/p>\n Try spice<\/strong><\/p>\n Antioxidant<\/a>– rich\u00a0Turmeric<\/a>\u00a0(Curcuma domestica), the yellow component in curry, may protect against\u00a0Dementia<\/a>. But if curry isn\u2019t your favorite dish, take heart: You don\u2019t have to consume much to reap the benefits. According to a 2006 study, elderly participants without Alzheimer\u2019s who only occasionally ate curry\u2014just once or more every six months\u2014improved their cognitive function (American Journal of Epidemiology, 2006, vol. 164, no. 9). Try supplementing with 850 mg of\u00a0Turmeric<\/a>\u00a0daily, says Lottor.<\/p>\n Go for\u00a0Ginkgo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Although\u00a0Ginkgo<\/a>\u00a0(Ginkgo<\/a>\u00a0Biloba<\/a>) is often recommended for people already diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s disease, the most well-known form of\u00a0Dementia<\/a>, it is now considered key to prevention (Fortschritte der Medizin Originalien, 2003, vol. 121, no. 1). \u201cGinkgo<\/a>\u00a0can help with aspects of mental performance in otherwise healthy adults,\u201d says Logan, who credits the supplement\u2019s ability to improve blood flow to the brain. He suggests a dose of 80 mg, three times daily.<\/p>\n Ditch the spare tire<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have extra pounds around your midsection, burning excess calories may hold additional benefits. \u201cThis type of fat increases inflammation and the risk for cognitive decline,\u201d says Logan.<\/p>\n Engage the brain<\/strong><\/p>\n Some people may benefit from software marketed for brain enhancement, although Logan doesn\u2019t put too much stock in the programs. You\u2019ll do better, he says, by increasing social interaction to stimulate the brain. \u201cLearn something new,\u201d adds Lottor, who recommends organizations like Elderhostel (www.elderhostel. org), which hosts participants on learning adventures around the world. Of course, it doesn\u2019t hurt to do a daily crossword or sudoku puzzle, as well.<\/p>\n I believe in a balanced lifestyle filled with spirituality, good eating habits, and positive thinking. But the real key to a happy life is giving of yourself and being able to receive love in return.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u2014Charlotte Gibson, 68, Baltimore<\/p>\n Move it<\/strong><\/p>\n To really nourish your mind, take a walk. In a 2004 study, subjects who walked up to six hours per week, or more than two miles a day, improved their cognitive abilities (Journal of the American Medical Association, 2004, vol. 292, no. 12). \u201cTake the opportunity to walk whenever you can,\u201d says Logan, who says exercise benefits the brain because it increases blood flow throughout the body and lowers stress levels.<\/p>\n Kelli Rosen is a freelance writer in Monkton, Maryland.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2014\u2013 For additional support and answers you need to improve your health, we have a qualified team of experts who personally supervise our popular\u00a0Ask Our Experts<\/a><\/b>\u00a0service!<\/p>\n Xtend-Life<\/a><\/b>\u00a0– Micro-Nutriments – The elite of natural\u00a0Supplements<\/a>. 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