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Go ahead, be honest and admit it. You have said to yourself many times that you are losing it — the mind that is. Your mind is beginning to play tricks on you. You are not sure whether you closed the garage door when you left home. A brilliant idea came to you while driving, but it flew away in a fleeting moment. You cannot understand, how you forgot that important meeting in the afternoon. You purposefully walked into the study only to stand there and scratch your head, wondering why you were there. You cannot recall what you did with your keys. Good grief, the morning medications are still in the pill box. You are sure you are developing Alzheimer's. Maybe not, if all of these did not happen to you on the same day or if some of these don't happen every single day. That is the good news. The bad news is, these may be early warning signs.
It is natural for people to start noticing a slip in memory, at age 50 (because of shrinking brain size). However, significant memory loss is a symptom of serious illness, at any age. Alzheimer's disease represents about 60 percent of all dementia. In 2009, 5.3 million people are estimated to be living with Alzheimer's in the United States, a vast majority of them older than 65. It is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Early detection by simple cognitive screening for memory dysfunction helps immensely to get counseling and education, to review family and community resources, to join support groups and to address legal and financial matters in a timely manner, which also helps to avoid caregiver burnout.
Prevention, to the extent possible, is the only option as there is no cure available for Alzheimer's yet, even though extensive research is in progress.
To prevent or postpone Alzheimer's: Keep moving (at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise daily); eat well (colorful vegetables and fruits, fish, low calories, less fat and low salt); stay slim; stop smoking; avoid alcohol abuse; watch blood pressure; lower bad cholesterol; and control diabetes (with medications, if necessary). More: tampabay.com

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Turmeric is a deeply hued spice found in yellow Indian curry powder that provides much more than colour -- starting with antioxidants. Studies show that turmeric and its principal active ingredient, curcumin, possess many anti-cancer properties. This spice has shown to inhibit tumour cell grown as well as induce tumour cell death. Turmeric may also enhance the immune system and, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, may aid in reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease. Read more: canada.com

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