2. Regular Exercise  Decrease risk by 50%  Slow further deterioration of the patients mental state  Help the brain by maintaining regular blood flow and increasing chemicals that protect the brain  It decreases the natural deterioration of the brain in elderly..

4. Healthy Diet  Mediterranean diet

5.  Saturated and trans fatty acid  cause inflammation and produce free radicals.  Poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids:  ” In this study, higher intake of PUFA and MUFA was associated with a reduced likelihood of MCI among elderly persons in the population-based setting.” Roberts RO et al. J Alzheimers Dis. 2010;21(3):853-65 Roberts RO et al. J Alzheimers Dis. 2010;21(3):853-65

6. Mental Stimulation  Stimulating brain regularly slows down the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

8. Quality Sleep  Poor sleep regularly can result in high levels of beta-amyloid.  Deep sleep is necessary for memory formation.

9. Stress Management  Stress that is chronic or severe takes a heavy toll on the brain:  Leading to shrinkage of the hippocampus  Hampering nerve cell growth

10. Social Life  We don’t thrive in isolation, neither do our brains.  Social life increases brain activity and therefore even protects against Alzheimer's.

11. References  http://www.helpguide.org/articles/alzheime rs-dementia/alzheimers-and-dementia- prevention.htm http://www.helpguide.org/articles/alzheime rs-dementia/alzheimers-and-dementia- prevention.htm http://www.helpguide.org/articles/alzheime rs-dementia/alzheimers-and-dementia- prevention.htm  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert- answers/alzheimers-disease/faq-20057881 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert- answers/alzheimers-disease/faq-20057881 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert- answers/alzheimers-disease/faq-20057881  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P MC4351409/

12. Thank you!