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Embracing your loved ones can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, says neuroscientist
Watching your loved ones suffer from Alzheimer’s disease is heartbreaking. While the condition can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle and better dietary habits, being more affectionate can have similar effects on your brain.
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, so neuroscientist Dr. Robert Love has made it his mission to help people improve their brain health to prevent the life-threatening condition.
Neuroscientist suggests tweaking your lifestyle for better brain health
Dr. Robert has spoken extensively about the importance of nutritious food and an active lifestyle for a sound mind. He claims you can percent the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia by choosing a diet that isn’t rich in refined sugar and also by avoiding common mistakes while making coffee among other things.
In one of his recent videos, he talks about three steps you should take to prevent the dangerous condition – including more physical activities in your daily life.
Studies show exercising regularly contributes to longevity as well as better brain health. The neuroscientist says physical activity is the “most powerful” tool to retain your memory.
He says exercising gets the blood pumping to the brain, so working out five to six times a week can be highly beneficial.
Getting a good night’s sleep is equally important. A recent study shows that teens who sleep an hour less as children are more prone to risky behavior.
As sleep directly impacts the brain, Dr. Robert strongly recommends getting at least eight hours of sleep daily, during which the brain cells repair and create memories.
Be more affectionate
As well as a healthy lifestyle, showing affection to your loved ones is also important for your mind. The neuroscientist claims multiple hugs a day keep Alzheimer’s disease away.
When you embrace someone you love, care about, or trust, the stress naturally reduces and the oxytocin levels shoot up. For the unversed, it’s the love and bond hormone. Dr. Love recommends getting at least 8 hugs daily that are 3 seconds or longer.
Dr. Robert Love is a neuroscientist, researcher, and educator with over 2.1 million followers on�TikTok. His work has been featured on television networks and magazines, while hes leading a research team investigating a new FDA drug to help reverse Alzheimers and other forms of dementia.
