Alert for 50 Year Olds: Memory Problems = Drastic Increase in Stroke Risk

In stunning findings recently presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s¹ 63rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu researchers found that those at age 50 in the bottom 20% of memory function had a staggering 940% increased risk of stroke at an older age. Now let me see – why did I enter this room?  SSlluurriinngg your words is another sign of trouble. 

Talk about a wake up call. Cognitive slipping by age 50 is more common than ever. The greater the slipping the more likely a stroke is in the waiting. Brain rejuvenation is based on minimizing and managing life stressors as you get older while maximizing aerobic output.

Many nutrients that help cardiovascular health have a major benefit to brain function. These include the tocotrienol Specialized form of vitamin E. Powerful antioxidant showing positive benefits for cholesterol, cardiovascular, neurological health and cancer risk reduction. form of vitamin E, grape seed extract, resveratrol Natural phenol or type of antioxidant found in red grapes, red wine. Research has shown beneficial effects as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents along with supporting healthy blood sugar and cardiovasculature function., DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement., pantethine, blueberries and many others. The key is activating the brain rejuvenation compound BDNF.  It isn’t going to happen by spending your evening on the couch, eating and watching TV.