Reduce the Blood Sugar to Prevent Dementia

Doctors and researchers have found a link between high blood sugar levels and the formation of dementia, which includes a loss of memory and thinking skills that afflicts millions of older adults.

A 2018 study found a correlation between sugar and dementia, whereas those with high blood sugar had a faster rate of cognitive decline than those with normal blood sugar, which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

People can tame the elevated blood sugar levels by exercising, losing weight and eliminating highly refined grains from their diet. Favoring a Mediterranean style of eating, which focuses on fish, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and beans over processed carbohydrates and sugar laden foods, can keep seniors healthy throughout their golden years.

Keeping the aging brain healthy by playing board games, working on crosswords, numbers, or other kinds of puzzles may help slow memory loss and dementia.

Physical exercises to help reduce the risk of dementia include walking, riding a bicycle, swimming, cardio machines, and running or circuit training.

—Metro Creative Connection