A GOOD HEART MAY ALSO HELP YOUR BRAIN TO BECOME HEALTHY

Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer disease is related to brain of a human. Its main symptom is memory loss and problems in thinking and also behavior changes. Its starts slowly and with time it gets so severe that one cannot perform or remember daily tasks.

 In US alone 5 million populations suffer from Alzheimer disease. It is also called dementia. What is more alarming is according to a study conducted by health department this number may triple in next 40years.

 Another shocking statistics reveal that by the age of 85 nearly half of them has this disorder and between ages 65 and 74 about 5%.

Recent study and its facts

In December issue of Archives of Neurology it said that leading a good lifestyle which comprises of healthy diet and regular exercise can prevent this disease to a great extent.

 It’s a known fact that with good health your cholesterol level becomes good and hence can help prevent Alzheimer.

Cholesterol is a wax like substance and is either “good or bad” and triglycerides are also found in our blood. So this means that low HDL (high-density lipoprotein) leads to more chances of having the disease and vice versa. 

More than half the population has high “bad” cholesterol which is not good. To keep cholesterol in check one should lose weight in case you are overweight and also one can exercise especially aerobics and a good diet.

So this sums up that if cholesterol level is kept under check Alzheimer disease too can be prevented. Medicines like statins, fibrates and niacin can be used to increase the “good” cholesterol.

So one can enjoy a healthy way of life and also not fear the age associated Alzheimer disease.

QUIT SMOKING, AT LEAST FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CHILDREN

Think before you light your cigarette next time. There are a number of problems that passive smoking children face, slowly throughout their life. A small mistake of your can cause serious problems to your child.

Smoking is injurious to health and further is secondhand smoking. Parents have certain responsibilities towards their children.

There is a lot of research going on around the world especially in US to urge parents to leave smoking or at least should take care not to smoke in front of children or at home.

Researchers have different findings like improper behavior, hyperactive, physical and mental problems in children.

A study was also been conducted of different age group of children and were exposed to secondhand smoke.

Mark Hamer from University College London conducted a survey on measuring level of byproducts of cigarette fumes on saliva of children and told parents to fill up few questions. Children surely showed disorder which was quite alarming.

However, Scientists are trying to answer the basic question as to how can secondhand smoking affect children mentally. They also do not rule out the possibility of other factors like asthma, family income, and housing situation.

Hamer says that different genes could be also responsible; dopamine a chemical found in brain gets affected by cigarette smoke. Another researcher stated that with secondhand smoke and also prenatal exposure to tobacco may cause physical or mental problems.


Sudden Infant Death Syndrome can be caused due to secondhand smoke apart from this ear infections and asthma are also common suffering among children. Parents who smoke should not compromise on health of their own children.

Quit smoking or at least do not smoke when children are around. It is elders who children learn and follow. Therefore duty lies upon us to induce good habits in children so that we have a bright and healthy future.