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Book: What My Grandchildren Taught Me about Alzheimer’s Disease

Chapter: “You Gotta Use Your Brain!”: Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.43556

Blurb:

Emerging research suggests that promoting brain healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The chapter explores specific lifestyle behaviors that can substantially lower the risk for the disease such as participating in routine physical activity, staying socially active, maintaining good nutrition, and staying mentally stimulated.

Chapter Contributors

  • Dana Olivia Dunn Territo (thememorywhisperer@gmail.com - dterrito) 'Advocate for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease'