Study: Five critical factors for a long and healthy life, even in old age

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There are five critical factors for a long and healthy life and allows us to enjoy mental health even in old age. This is confirmed by Richard Doudel, Alzheimer's disease specialist of the German Society of Neurology.

"It has been shown that physical activity reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease," says Dodel. "Endurance is the most appropriate exercise". According to the German expert can be practiced two or three times a week, but must be exercised properly. This also reduces the risk of weight gain because excess weight can also harm the brain.

My diet and health play a major role in the prevention of this disease and scientific studies recommend the Mediterranean diet. The German expert explains that Mediterranean cuisine is based on a large quantity of olive oil, fruits, vegetables and cereal products. At least once a week there is a fish meal. On the contrary, meat is rarely served.

High blood pressure also reduces our mental abilities. For this reason, it is important to monitor the so-called vascular risk factors. "You need to regularly monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar," says Duddle.

Professionals are welcome to spend time with other people around you rather than using your smartphone for long periods. "Social activities have a big impact on our mental shape.Our brain is like a muscle.When you don`t press it, it becomes weaker." It is therefore better that our health mix with others than sitting in front of your TV at home and stopping the brain.

"For example, the brain also helps to do something with your grandchildren or talk to them about their business," says Duddle. It can also belong to clubs and forums for this purpose. The German expert also stressed the importance of dance. According to a study conducted by the Department of Neurology Magdeburg (Germany), dance in particular should be particularly useful to prevent forgetting.

"It is not scientifically proven that these applications have a long-term effect on mental and cognitive fitness," he said. Instead of looking at the smart phone for an hour, it might be better to swim or hang out in the forest.