🧠✨ Want to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s with a super simple daily habit? One nurse has revealed a quick 10-second technique that anyone can do! Alzheimer’s is the UK’s most common cause of dementia, and while the exact causes are still a bit of a mystery, factors like age, family history, and lifestyle can play a part.
The Alzheimer’s Society suggests that stress might also be a factor, as stress and inflammation can affect the hippocampus, our brain’s memory centre. Keeping your brain active is often recommended, but there’s something even quicker you can do!
Maryann, an advocate whose family has been impacted by Alzheimer’s, suggests a daily 10-second hand coordination drill. It’s as easy as touching your thumb to each finger in sequence. This simple motion boosts focus, strengthens neural pathways, and helps manage stress, which is crucial since stress-related inflammation can shrink your hippocampus.
🔄 Here’s how to do it:
1. Touch your thumb to the tip of your index finger, like you’re pinching.
2. Do the same with your middle, ring, and pinky fingers.
3. Reverse the sequence from pinky back to index.
4. Repeat for 10 seconds daily!
This brief exercise can complement other healthy habits to support brain health. Pair it with regular exercise, reduced alcohol intake, quitting smoking, and staying socially active. Managing health conditions and protecting your senses and head from injury can also make a huge difference!
Remember, while one simple activity isn’t a guaranteed prevention for dementia, combining it with a healthy lifestyle could make a positive impact. Let’s stay proactive about our brain health! 💪ðŸ§
For more tips and support, consider checking out resources from organisations like the Alzheimer’s Society. 💚
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