“Lifestyle considerations play a critical role in our brain’s health and its ability to function well. Some genetic factors can play a role in higher risk of AD [Alzheimer’s disease] onset, so does how we live our lives though maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a positive outlook on life, and tending to one’s emotional well-being, including managing excessive anger, resentment, and the effects of chronic stress.” From a Townsend Letter research article, “Underlying Causes and Natural Treatments for Alzheimer’s and Dementia” by Michael Edson, MS, LAc.

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