Study: Alzheimer's Is On the Rise... But You Can Lower Your Risk

With more people reaching old age than ever before, a new report says that the global rate of Alzheimer’s disease is increasing faster than previously estimated, with 9.9 million developing dementia every year.

You might know that in order to prevent Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia, it’s important to keep your brain sharp with brainteasers, puzzles, and meditation. But that’s just scratching the surface.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: Alzheimer's Is On the Rise... But You Can Lower Your Risk With more people reaching old age than ever before, a new report says that the global rate of Alzheimer’s disease is increasing faster than previously estimated, with 9.9 million developing dementia every year. You might know that in order to prevent Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia, it’s important to keep your brain sharp with brainteasers, puzzles, and meditation. But that’s just scratching the surface. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health More Than Losing the Keys: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease    READ NOW 10 Ways You Can Decrease Your Risk of Alzheimer’s    READ NOW 11 Tasty Foods that Slash Your Dementia Risk READ NOW The About.com Guide to Aging Healthfully    READ NOW Trending Now • Can I Freeze My Fat to Lose Weight? • How to Tell If You’re at Risk for Developing Diabetes • 10 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Breast Cancer • The Complete Guide to Relieving Neck Pain • Why CrossFit Really Isn’t That Dangerous • The Best Ways to Avoid a Stroke • Medicare Part D Won’t Pay for What?! Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.