An Apple a Day May Keep Dementia Away

An Apple a Day May Keep Dementia Away By Esther Heerema, MSW It's National Apple Month! The crunchy goodness of an apple has been said to ward off the doctor, as suggested by the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Better than just keeping the doctor away, some research concludes that apples may have a specific benefit to our brains by decreasing our chances of dementia. Does an Apple a Day Keep Dementia Away?  While it's no surprise that apples are good for our bodies, some research suggests that they may also have the benefit of helping keep our brains healthy.   READ NOW Disaster Planning for Persons Who Are Living with Dementia  Besides National Apple Month, September is also National Emergency Preparedness Month. If you or a loved one are living with Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia, it's well worth your time to take a few minutes to plan ahead in case the unexpected happens.   READ NOW 18 Myths About Alzheimer's: The Top Info Out There That's Wrong  Alzheimer's disease is an often misunderstood health condition. Check your knowledge about these 18 commonly accepted myths and consider sharing one (or all of them) with others to help increase public understanding and awareness.   READ NOW The Hidden Brain Benefit of Babysitting Grandchildren  Need another reason to spend time with your adorable but sometimes tiring grandchildren? Here you go! Babysitting grandchildren has been associated with higher scores on tests that measure cognitive skills.   READ NOW 10 Things People with Dementia Might Say and How to Respond  Sometimes, it's hard to know how to respond to someone with Alzheimer's diseaseor another kind of dementia, especially when they make comments that -to you- don't make sense or are hurtful.    READ NOW The Truth about How Alcohol Affects Your Dementia Risk  Alcohol is frequently cited in medical news, both for its benefits as well as for the harm that alcohol misuse and addiction causes. So, what do those reports say about your mind on alcohol? Does alcohol impact the functioning of your brain? Does it affect your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease?   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer Quiz: Does Your Lifestyle Make You Happy? How Much Do You Know About Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development? Understanding Asthma What Kind of Parent Are You? Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Your Child Have a Learning Disability? How Well Do You Know the Freudian Defense Mechanisms? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.