*Warning* : (Updates 2019) Genbrain?

Whilst it is obvious that most people want to keep everything in good working order for as long as possible, it is no secret that, fear of dementia as we age is a driving force behind the brain exercise explosion. Baby boomers, of which I am one, expect to live for a long time and they expect to accomplish more than their parents and grandparents did. People want to be fit and healthy to enjoy the latter part of their lives so brain health is becoming an accepted part of our health and fitness regime. A healthy lifestyle has the potential to prevent around a third of all dementia. Even people in the early stages of the disease can still make a difference if they make changes beneficial to the health of their brain. Although it is not by any means conclusive, medical science and research have proved that a healthy lifestyle makes a difference to the health of our brain. Some of the key factors that may help to lessen the impact of dementia are pretty well known to most people by now but it is worth reiterating them. Avoid Smoking. 




Not smoking helps to prevent the onset of dementia. It also lowers the risk of several other smoker related diseases. Passive smoking can still be a problem but has been greatly reduced by introduction of smoking bans in the workplace and public areas. It is a known fact that when you stop smoking the body starts repairing itself straightaway regardless of how long you have been a smoker. When the body is well maintained and cared for it will run efficiently well into old age. Alcohol Consumption. No-one can dictate just how much alcohol another person should drink but the standard drinks rule does set guidelines for responsible drinking. Alcohol just like smoking has a whole raft of associated diseases that are well documented. 

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