Steps to Take for Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

There are many steps you can try taking that may lower your chance of AD. Consult your doctor before making any major lifestyle changes.

1. Eat a nutritious diet

Some evidence suggests a Mediterranean diet may decrease your chance of developing AD.

2. Keep up your mental exercise

An active brain may reduce your chance of AD.

3. Increase your social engagement

Keeping up your engagement with others may help prevent AD or reduce your chance of it.

4. Quit or reduce smoking

Smoking may increase your chance of AD and dementia.

5. Aerobic exercise daily

When older adults with AD engage in aerobic exercise, it may improve their symptoms.