Alzheimer's already broken out? The disease should still be able to be combated. Around 1.2 million people in Germany suffer from the neurodegenerative disease.
Certain risk factors such as age, genes and an unhealthy lifestyle can increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's. The healthier the lifestyle, the higher the cognitive performance. At the same time, a better lifestyle was associated with lower levels of beta-amyloid in the brain. A healthy lifestyle also helps with existing Alzheimer's dementia.