Lifestyle Choices Can Reduce The Risk Of Mental Decline and Alzheimer’s

The incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is growing at an alarming rate. According to a March 2023 WHO report1 over 55 million people suffer from dementia and/or AD worldwide and this is increasing by about 10 million people per year! Put another way – every 3 seconds someone develops AD! Continue reading “Lifestyle Choices Can Reduce The Risk Of Mental Decline and Alzheimer’s”

Alzheimer’s and dementia – diet cuts the risk!

Alzheimer’s and dementia – diet cuts the risk more than genes! A new study1 just published in the British Medical Journal shows that changing one’s diet from bad to good will cut the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia by an amazing 9 times! This incredible reduction applies even if you have inherited genes that predispose you to mental decline. Continue reading “Alzheimer’s and dementia – diet cuts the risk!”

How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Weight Gain

 

Weight gain is epidemic in the South Africa, with over 70% of women being overweight or obese (this is the highest in Africa). Even more frightening is that 13% of our children are overweight or obese (this is more than double the world average!).1 Being overweight increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and dementia, respiratory problems, osteoarthritis and depression.2 The cost is enormous, not only in rands but also in pain and suffering. Continue reading “How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Weight Gain”