7 Steps to SLASH Your Alzheimer’s Risk in HALF
When you were young did your grandmother ever misplace her glasses? Maybe you’d watch tear the house apart to find them
Or maybe your grandfather forgot your birthday or called you by your mom or dad’s name… because he forgot yours.
If you’ve witnessed these signs of Alzheimer’s disease you’ve probably also wondered if it will happen to you.
And friend, we know there’s no cure for this disease.
But that hasn’t stopped drug companies from promising the public that they’re on the cusp of a miracle drug that will suddenly cure it.
Last June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the experimental drug, aducanumab for early phases of Alzheimer’s disease – the first time FDA-approved therapy since 2003.
But here’s what you probably didn’t hear about the drug…
- An FDA advisory committee concluded that there is NOT enough evidence to support the effectiveness of the treatment.
- Aducanumab developer, Biogen, admitted that the cost of treatment will run close to $56,000 a year!
Fortunately, you have another option…
Seven, simple steps that could slash your risk of Alzheimer’s by as much as 50%!
According to a study published in the journal Neurology, seven healthy habits – dubbed “Life’s Simple 7” – can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by nearly HALF (especially for folks carrying genes associated with Alzheimer’s).
These simple steps are (in no particular order):
- Being active
- Eating better
- Losing weight
- Not smoking
- Maintaining healthy blood pressure
- Controlling cholesterol
- Reducing blood sugar
Simple, right?!
Countless studies have found that every single one of these steps can help reduce INFLAMMATION – one of the major causes of Alzheimer’s.
Remember, there’s no simple ‘cure’ for Alzheimer’s (especially from a drug). But, this serves as an important reminder that living a healthy lifestyle could significantly reduce your risk of ever developing this devastating disease.
To the fight against Alzheimer’s,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
Study Finds. “7 simple habits can cut Alzheimer’s risk in half.” 5/25/22. https://www.studyfinds.org/7-simple-habits-cut-alzheimers/
Howard, Jacqueline. “In controversial decision, FDA approves first new Alzheimer’s disease drug in nearly 20 years.” 6/7/21. https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/07/health/alzheimers-drug-aducanumab-fda-approved-wellness/index.html
