Report: Diet and Behavior Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

Alzheimers Photo CBNNews - A new report suggests a change in diet and behavior could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

It could be a major medical breakthrough in the study of the non-reversible brain disorder that some 4 to 5 million Americans are dealing with today.

The two ingredients to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's are eating a Mediterranean diet and staying active. Both have have been linked to lowering the risk of the brain disorder in a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

"Alzheimer's disease is a reason for dementia, a type of dementia, the most common one," Columbia University's Dr. Nikolaos Scarmeas said.

Dr. Scarmeas led the Columbia University Medical Center study of nearly 2,000 diverse elderly residents of New York City. The study measured whether exercise and a Mediterranean diet affected the risk of Alzheimer's.

Enjoy a Safe Summer Picnic

Summer is here. It's time to get out and enjoy the warm air, take a trip to the lake or park and go for a picnic or grill on the barbeque.

To protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness, practice safe food handling techniques when eating outdoors.

Keep these tips in mind when preparing, storing, and cooking food for picnics and barbecues.

When You Transport Food:
Keep cold food cold. Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Cold food should be held at or below 40°F. Limit the times the cooler is opened.
Consider packing beverages in one cooler and perishable foods in another.

Meat, poultry, and seafood may be packed while it is still frozen so that it stays colder longer. Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped so their juices don't contaminate cooked foods or foods eaten raw such as fruits and vegetables.

Exercise Can Prevent High Blood Pressure

Young adults who spend time on exercise have a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a study.

Regular exercise is often recommended to keep blood pressure under control. Now a new study reveals that exercise can stop blood pressure increasing in years to come. Researchers at the University of Minnesota used data that tracked the relationship between exercise levels and blood pressure measurements in nearly 4,000 black and white men and women over a 15 year period.

This is the first study to look at the exercise and blood pressure link in young adults. Overall, 634 adults Exercise can stop blood pressure increasing in years to come.went on to develop high blood pressure.

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