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The aging of the population is getting more and more serious, and Alzheimer's disease has also attracted everyone's attention. This disease is very serious, and people who have this disease will gradually lose their ability to remember who they are and who their family members are, which is very painful for themselves and their families.
Although doctors have been trying to study the disease, until now, it is not clear what exactly causes Alzheimer's disease. Because the disease may be related to many factors, everyone now feels that it is particularly important to do a good job of prevention.
Recently, there is a study that has attracted a lot of attention, this study is about the relationship between our usual eating habits and Alzheimer's disease.
Studies have shown that eating habits that we think are common may unknowingly increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
So what are these bad eating habits?
1. What is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain of the elderly, resulting in memory loss and abnormal behavior, which will seriously affect the daily life of the elderly.
When you first get this disease, you may find that you are very quick to forget things, often can't find something, or forget what you just wanted to do.
At this time, the family may not pay too much attention to it, and feel that it is normal for people to be old and have almost a memory. But slowly, the situation got worse and worse.
You may not be able to find your way home after leaving the house, and you may not even remember where you live. Personality may also change, for example, he used to be very gentle, but now he has become very impatient, or he always suspects that others are lying to him.
Sometimes I become very stubborn, I only believe in myself, and I don't trust my family anymore. It can also be noisy at night for no reason, making the family not sleep well.
The causes of Alzheimer's disease are quite complex, it may be that you usually eat too much aluminum-containing things, or the blood vessels in the brain are hardened, or it may be that the body's metabolism is wrong.
It can also be caused by a previous head injury, or if you have eaten too much, contracted a virus, or even smoked too much.
To be honest, there is no particular cure for this disease. Your doctor may prescribe medications to help relieve symptoms or improve your cognitive abilities.
However, medication needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, because different patients need different drugs and dosages depending on the severity of the condition.
But more importantly, the family has to give more care and care to the elderly. For example, arrange your daily life, eat healthily and sleep soundly. And talk more with you, take it out for a walk, which can also make you feel better.
Of course, prevention is always more important than cure, and the elderly must pay attention to their own lifestyle habits if they want to avoid this disease. Eat and sleep on time every day, don't stay up late and don't get too tired.
In terms of eating, you must pay attention to nutritional matching, don't eat too much greasy, and eat more vegetables and fruits. Also, use your brain more, read a book, listen to music, or learn something new, which keeps your brain active.
2. What are the 3 eating habits to change?
1. Long-term high-sugar diet
Sweets are delicious, but eating too much is not a good thing. Especially for older people, eating too much sugar can cause brain problems, such as Alzheimer's.
So why does a diet high in sugar harm the brain? Scientific studies tell us that this is because eating too much sugar makes the body resistant to insulin.
Insulin is an important hormone that helps protect nerve cells in the brain and helps us remember things. If the work of insulin is affected, the nerve cells in the brain will age faster or even die, making it easier to get Alzheimer's disease.
In addition, high blood sugar may trigger the body's inflammatory response, which can increase the body's oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a complex concept, simply a stress in the body that can damage cells, including those in the brain.
Therefore, in order to avoid these bad consequences, the elderly should pay more attention to their diet. To control your sugar intake, don't eat too much sugary stuff.
For example, drink fewer sugary drinks, eat fewer desserts, and those processed foods, which usually have a lot of added sugar.
It is recommended to eat more foods that are low in sugar and low GI. GI is an abbreviation for Glycemic Index, and the lower the GI value, the less the effect of food on blood sugar.
In addition to diet, there are other ways to protect the brain. For example, maintaining regular physical activities, such as walking, jogging, tai chi, etc., can help improve blood circulation in the brain, allowing the brain to get more oxygen and nutrients.
Getting enough sleep is also very important for brain health, as it cleans up waste products accumulated throughout the day and repairs damaged cells. Getting enough sleep each day is also very helpful in preventing Alzheimer's disease.
If there are elderly people in the family, the family should care and support more. Spending more time with them and making them feel loved and needed can be very beneficial for their mental health and brain health.
2. Single diet
Eating is not only about filling your stomach, but more importantly, about getting the nutrients your body needs. These nutrients help our bodies function properly and stay healthy.
When it comes to brain health, there are several nutrients that are particularly important. Examples include vitamin E, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and folic acid. These nutrients can help the brain fight off some bad damages, keeping the brain young and healthy.
But many older people have some bad habits when it comes to eating, which may make them not eat enough of these important nutrients. For example, some older people may like to eat so many things and are reluctant to try new or different foods.
Or because you are older, have bad teeth, and have a hard time chewing, you like to eat foods that are soft and easy to swallow. These habits can lead to them not eating enough nutrients that are good for the brain.
The dietary advice for the elderly is to achieve "whole grains, fruits, vegetables and meat".
The meaning of this sentence is that when the elderly eat, they should try to eat a variety of foods, including grains, vegetables, fruits, meat, etc., so as to ensure that the body receives comprehensive nutrition.
Grains are the main source of carbohydrates that provide energy to our bodies. You can choose oats, corn, millet and other cereals, which are not only nutritious, but also have less impact on blood sugar.
Vegetables and fruits can be supplemented with vitamins and minerals, and eat more brightly colored vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, spinach, citrus, blueberries, etc., which are especially beneficial for brain health.
Meat and soy products have a lot of protein, eat some fish, eggs, tofu, etc., in moderation, the protein in these foods is important for maintaining brain function.
In addition to eating these natural foods, you can also supplement some nutritional supplements appropriately under the guidance of your doctor. If the intake of certain nutrients is found to be insufficient, you can supplement with some vitamin tablets, fish oil capsules, etc., on the advice of your doctor.
However, nutritional supplements must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, because different people have different physical conditions, and the types and amounts of nutrients that need to be supplemented are also different. Blind supplementation may be taxing on the body and even cause some health problems.
3. Irregular meal times
Eating is not only to fill the stomach, but more importantly, to keep the body with a continuous supply of energy and maintain blood sugar stability. If blood sugar fluctuates, it is not good for the body.
Older people may not be as able to regulate as much as younger people, so it is more necessary to maintain blood sugar stability through regular diet.
A regular diet helps to regulate the biological clock, and if the diet is irregular, it will disrupt the biological clock, affect the quality of sleep, and then affect the cognitive function of the brain, that is, our ability to think, remember, and learn.
Studies have found that irregular eating habits, such as often skipping a meal, or eating a lot at once, or eating too late at dinner, can have a bad effect on the body.
For example, it may cause a disorder in insulin secretion and a problem in the body's ability to process sugar. It can also lead to an imbalance of intestinal flora, an imbalance between good and bad bacteria in the gut.
These problems can all affect the synthesis of neurotransmitters, a chemical used by the brain to transmit messages, and if its synthesis is affected, it may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
It is necessary to follow the principle of "eat well at breakfast, eat enough at lunch, and eat less at dinner".
Eat nutritious breakfasts and eat foods that are high in protein and fiber. Eat some staple foods for lunch, and then pair them with some meat and vegetables to ensure that your body gets comprehensive nutrition. Eat less for dinner, eat foods that are easy to digest, and pair them with some light vegetables.
Also pay attention to regular and quantitative meals to avoid eating on an empty stomach for long periods of time or eating too much. Don't wait until you're hungry to eat, and don't eat too much at once, and continue to eat until you feel like you're stretched, which is not good for your health.
It is best not to eat supper, the body's digestive ability is relatively weak at night, eating supper will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, affect sleep, and in the long run, this may also increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
epilogue
Alzheimer's disease is actually caused by the accumulation of many reasons. Eating habits are something we can control every day, so it is particularly important to prevent Alzheimer's disease. If you have the above three not-so-good eating habits, adjust them quickly.
However, eating healthy is not enough, and preventing Alzheimer's disease requires a multi-pronged approach. Maintain a moderate amount of exercise, take a walk, do tai chi, etc. Socialize with people and socialize so you don't feel lonely. The quality of sleep must also be guaranteed, and not sleeping well is not good for the brain.
If you want to prevent Alzheimer's disease, you have to start from many aspects, eat healthy, exercise more, socialize more, and sleep well.