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"Even on the hottest summer days, good habits can bring coolness. Dr. Lau said this to his friend Mr. Yang, who was busy preparing a special medicinal meal to surprise his family.
Mr. Yang is a professional nutritionist with unique insights into the selection and pairing of ingredients.
Today he prepared a healthy white fungus soup, hoping to help his family stay cool and healthy in this hot summer.
As the family sat around the dining table enjoying Mr. Yang's elaborate white fungus soup, the conversation gradually turned to health issues.
As we age, we all worry about the health problems we may face in the future, especially for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Mr. Yang's father-in-law has also recently begun to pay attention to this issue, and he is concerned about the increasing number of elderly dementia patients in China, and Dr. Liu took the opportunity to share some of his observations and thoughts.
He said that although we usually think that Alzheimer's disease is closely related to genetics, age and other factors, in fact, some seemingly inconsequential habits in daily life may also be potential triggers.
He suggested three habits that everyone should avoid as much as possible.
First, he mentions the habit of staying up late for a long time.
Dr Lau explained that staying up late can seriously interfere with the body's biological clock and affect blood flow to the brain, which may accelerate the aging process of brain cells in the long run.
He cites a recent study that showed that the incidence of Alzheimer's disease was 30 percent higher in people who stayed up late more than those who had a normal schedule.
The data comes from a long-term follow-up study of more than 50,000 adults in China.
The second habit is a high-salt diet.
Dr Lau pointed out that a diet high in salt can lead to high blood pressure, which is an important factor in the development of cerebrovascular diseases.
Cerebrovascular health directly affects brain function and is inseparable from Alzheimer's disease.
He mentioned that according to the World Health Organization's recommendation, adults should not consume more than 5 grams of salt per day, but in reality, most Chinese households consume far more than that.
Finally, Dr. Lau talked about the lack of social activities.
He emphasized that people are social creatures, and regular social activities can effectively activate the brain and improve thinking ability and memory.
Conversely, a decrease in social activity can make a person feel lonely, which accelerates the decline of brain function.
He cites a case study showing that an active social life can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 40%.
After the meal, Mr. Yang was so inspired that he decided to put more emphasis on these lifestyle adjustments in his nutrition counseling work to help clients maintain brain health.
He began to plan to hold a series of public lectures on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, hoping to help more people understand and improve their lifestyles.
In this narrative, an unusual but noteworthy point is about the "positive effects of houseplants on improving the brain health of family members".
Although this may seem unrelated to Alzheimer's research, in fact, houseplants can indirectly promote brain health by improving air quality and reducing harmful chemicals.
In addition, tending to the plants itself is a light mental activity that stimulates memory and learning.
At the end, the article does not summarize, but raises a question: considering the widespread indoor pollution problem in modern families, how to prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease by improving the indoor environment?
In this regard, detailed analysis shows that indoor air quality directly affects people's cognitive function.
Studies have shown that tiny particles and chemical pollutants in indoor air can enter the bloodstream through breathing and eventually reach the brain, affecting brain health.
Therefore, the use of air purifiers, regular ventilation, and planting indoor plants that can absorb harmful chemicals, such as ivy and spider plants, can effectively improve indoor air quality and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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