Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Five golden rules to stave off dementia: Easy lifestyle changes can slash risk

By following five simple rules it is easy to stave off dementia

Experts say that while modern science has yet to uncover a way to cure the disease, there are five easy to follow top tips which will not only delay its onset but its severity.

A growing body of research has found that making just a few changes to how you live your life could have a dramatic long-term impact on dementia risk.

Alzheimer’s experts now agree that following the five steps – regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, keeping the mind active, watching your weight and getting regular health check-ups could transform the chances of developing the disease.