A Lifetime of Good Health

Lifestage 4 (Mental deterioration)

[ The Senior Years | Diseases of the heart and circulation | Joint and other inflammatory diseases | Mental deterioration ]

Alzheimers Disease and Dementia - Studies show that eating lots of fish reduces inflammatory chemicals and leads to better mental health with less confusion and a reduced risk of Alzheimers. Research published in 2002 in the British Medical Journal found that older people who eat fish or seafood once a week have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia. Findings shows that the Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish and Fish Oil supplements can reduce inflammation of the brain, and play a part in maintaining good brain function and nerve cell regeneration.