High blood pressure and cholesterol levels increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia in later life. Exercise, an appropriate weight for your height and a healthy diet will help keep the levels to normal levels, but if you already have raised levels, follow your GP's advice and/or treatment to reduce the levels.
Don't be inactive. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 20 per cent. Exercise has lots of benefits - it helps promote the regeneration of connections between nerve cells as well as protecting your heart.
Good Housekeeping July 2013
