A healthy diet and regular exercise might be the keys to keeping your brain free of changes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease, a small study suggests.
Researchers studied 44 patients between the ages of 40 and 85 who had mild memory problems. The investigators found that the brains of those who followed a Mediterranean diet and were physically active had fewer plaques and tangles, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s, than those whose diet was less healthy and who were less active.
“Alzheimer’s disease is known to be incurable, but it was not thought until recently that it can be preventable,” said lead researcher Dr. David Merrill.
