Alzheimer’s and Low Mood
The main symptoms are:
- Sadness and despair for no apparent reason.
- General loss of interest or ability to experience pleasure.
- Reduction or weight gain due to changes in appetite.
- Insomnia or excessive sleeping.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Excessive feelings of worthlessness, guilt and frustration.
- Decreased ability to think or concentrate.
- Excessive thoughts of suicide or death.
- There may be symptoms of disease exist (somatization).
The relationship between Alzheimer’s and depression can be explained as follows: natural way the brain uses chemicals that regulate mood and feelings of pleasure, called neurotransmitters, the most important serotonin and dopamine, respectively, which further strengthened bridges of communication between neurons (called synapses action). However, when there are changes in the brain production of these substances presents a type called endogenous depression, characterized by weak links in the neurons and the symptoms have been reported. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s and Food
A balanced diet low in fat, also seems to protect against cognitive decline. But what particularly we seek is to prevent neurons grow old quickly, which happens through the action of the so-called free radicals, ie, unstable molecules that in their search for balance affect the health of other molecules.
Protect yourself from these injuries is achieved through so-called antioxidants, which function mainly provides vitamin E, which is consumed by oil in general, and nuts (of Castile and India), chestnuts, peanuts and almonds, the same meet target minerals such as zinc, chromium, selenium and magnesium, which are consumed in garlic, soy, wheat germ, tea, wine (red mostly), cabbage, broccoli, carrot, onion, spinach, tomato and citrus. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s and Intelectual Exercise
It is clear that while it is not known for sure what triggers the onset of Alzheimer’s may not be taken to avoid it, but the neurologists responsible for research on the subject make recommendations that can help delay its onset, especially if they attend the following aspects:
Intellectual Exercise
Several studies have shown that exercise is the best memory intellectual activity against neuronal damage, mainly by developing new learning skills and innovative expertise. Continue reading