Regular Exercise and Active Lifestyle Lower Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientific studies have previously demonstrated that many lifestyle factors as well as diet can have a major impact on genetic expression that either promotes of inhibits the development of Alzheimer’s dementia. Recent studies have demonstrated that insulin signaling and resistance in the brain result in the formation of amyloid protein tangles that are a hallmark of disease progression.

A new study by neurological researchers from Rush University Medical Center that will be published in the online journalof Neurology demonstrates that daily physical activity may reduce the risk of Alzheimers disease and cognitive decline, even in people over the age of 80. Integrating a healthy diet including foods known to suppress sharp insulin and glucose spikes along with sensible supplementation (curcumin, resveratrol, grape seed extract and omega-3 fatty acids) and regular physical activity may be sufficient to halt Alzheimer’s progression as we age.

All Types of Physical Activity Found to Dramatically Lower Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Lead author of the study, Dr. Aron S. Buchman noted “The results of our study indicate that all physical activities including exercise as well as other activities such as cooking, washing the dishes, and cleaning are associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimers disease.” The study reinforced the concept of remaining physically active each day to ward off this devastating form of dementia.

Strenuous exercise is not essential and may hold potential health risks for the aging population. The key is to avoid becoming confined to a chair: keeping the muscles and brain active can dramatically alter brain chemistry and metabolism to prevent Alzheimer’s.

Lack of Physical Activity Nearly Triples the Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

To determine daily physical activity levels, researchers asked 716 older individuals without dementia and an average age of 82 to wear a device called an actigraph, a device attached to the wrist that monitors activity levels, for a period of ten days. Additionally, participants were given annual cognitive tests during this ongoing study to measure memory and thinking abilities. All types of physical activity from structured exercise sessions to common everyday tasks were recorded for analysis.

Over a three and a half year follow up period, 71 participants developed Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers determined that those individuals in the bottom ten percent of daily physical activity were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimers disease compared to those in the top ten percent. Further, the scientists found that those in the top ten percent as rated by physical intensity were nearly three times as likely to develop Alzheimer’s dementia, as compared to the lowest intensity group.

Dr. Buchman concluded“Our study shows that physical activity, which is an easily modifiable risk factor, is associated with cognitive decline and Alzheimers disease.” This study adds to the mounting evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented by adopting a lifestyle of healthy eating, stress-reduction, minimized exposure to pesticides and toxins and engaging in daily physical activity.

Regular Exercise Face Skin More Healthy

Face Skin More Healthy - Many health benefit that we obtain by exercise. But,, do you know? by exercise also can make ourselves be more beautiful.

According to doctor, that also as beautiful consultant , dr. Fia Fia Lee, by exercise, the bloodstream commonly will increase to all part of body net {tissue}. The benefits for face and skin, the increasing of bloodstream can make the net and skin cells be more healthy.

"With sports, tissues die, quickly replaced with new ones. Therefore, the skin and face look more beautiful, healthy and bright,"

he said on the sidelines AIBI American Series Treadmill Launch in Jakarta, Sunday , (07/31/2011), in Jakarta.

Fia explained, a good workout is this: if you can increase your heart rate up to 40-60 percent of normal conditions. Exercise will also provide benefits if done regularly at least 3 (three) times a week for 30 minutes.

For those who are busy with work, Fia says, there is no reason not to take the time to exercise. This can be tricked by doing it when the weekend with family. "Because if you do not take time to exercise, it will not exercise," he said.

To get a healthy skin and bright, its not enough just to exercise alone. According to the Fia, there is need for other supporting factors such as eating lots of vegetables and fruits that contain vitamin C, drinking water, and adequate sleep (6-8 hours a day).

Fia said, now most of the food choices that exist in the community have turned to fast food (fast food). In fact, such foods should be avoided because besides not good for health, can accelerate premature aging.

One type of fast food menus that should be avoided is that in its processing of food by frying. The oil used for frying are usually continue to be used over and over and contain saturated fats. Thus, when the food enters the body will be bad for health.