【Medical Q&A】How to prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Planner: Chinese Medical Association

Reviewer: Tian Jinzhou, Chief Physician, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Symptoms at different stages indicate that Alzheimer's disease is not a sudden disease, but gradually worsens. In the absence of specific treatment drugs, daily prevention is very important. The specific measures are as follows:

(1) Eat more foods rich in choline, including soy products, eggs, peanuts, walnuts, deep-sea fish, lean meat, etc. When feeding the patient, be careful to avoid aspiration and choking.

(2) To prevent constipation, you need to ensure a balanced diet and reduce the decomposition and absorption of toxic substances by intestinal bacteria.

(3) Exercise your hands frequently and move your wrists and fingers regularly, such as practicing writing, doing handicrafts, turning walnuts, etc., to delay the deterioration of brain function.

(4) Use your brain frequently. Try to learn and accept new things around you. Thinking more can help stimulate brain cells.

(5) Doing moderate exercise can help improve your immunity and improve your mood.

Alzheimer's disease does not occur suddenly. Paying attention to the disease in its early stages and removing the triggers in time can prevent forgetfulness in old age and delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.