‼️Exercise Changes Your DNA & 41% Of Alzheimer's Cases Are Preventable
‼️Exercise Changes Your DNA
How?
By altering the chemistry of DNA in egg cells and sperm cells.
Sooo... if your parents exercised around the time you were conceived, you could have gotten better genes!
Facts
- According to this study: Exercising 2 times per week on a treadmill at a high intensity for 23 minutes per session for 3 months... showed gene changes in sperm DNA that can affect cognition of your future children!
Explain
Children can inherit modifications in their parent's genes which provide lifetime advantages.
These changes can play a key role in positively influencing brain function, cognitive behavior, cell growth, and energy production in a child's brain.
To Boil It Down:
Your children inherit how your genes are expressing themselves at the time of conception, NOT the genes YOU were born with.
(You can literally exercise and create healthier children, it's freaking amazing!!!)
Resources
- Dr. Louisa Nicola - is a neurophysiologist and human performance coach. She provided the study analysis about the DNA changes above! She is a great resource for health information and brain health optimization. She is also the CEO of Neuro Athletics where she leverages neuroscience to help athletes elevate their performance.
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41% Of Alzheimer's Cases Are Preventable
According to this University of Minnesota study, 41% of dementia cases are due to 12 modifiable lifestyle factors.
Among the 12 lifestyle factors, obesity, high blood pressure, and lack of exercise contributed THE MOST to the risk of dementia.
Reducing these modifiable risk factors can reduce dementia risk!
Facts
- After 60, a woman has a 1 in 5 chance of developing Alzheimer’s
- By 2060, approximately 13.8 million people in the U.S. will be living with Alzheimer’s
Explain
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia that involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.
Alzheimer’s disease is still 100% fatal.
Of the top 10 causes of death in America, it is the only disease without any effective drug or course of action.
If Alzheimer’s runs in your family that does not necessarily mean you will get it. Conversely, if it does not run in your family, you are still at risk.
Alzheimer’s is currently on track to bankrupt Medicaid!
How You Can Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s:
- Prevent and manage high blood pressure - tens of millions of American adults have high blood pressure, and many do not have it under control.
- Manage blood sugar - learn how to manage your blood sugar (if you have diabetes or not!).
- Maintain a healthy weight - healthy eating and regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight.
- Be physically active - physical activity can improve thinking, reduce the risk of depression + anxiety, and help you sleep better.
- Quit smoking - quitting smoking now may help maintain brain health and can reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses. Free Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
- Avoid excessive drinking - if you drink, do so in low (VERY low) moderation.
- Prevent and correct hearing loss - make sure to talk to a hearing care professional to treat and manage hearing loss.
- Get enough sleep - 1/3 of American adults report that they usually get less sleep than the recommended amount.
Resources
- XX Brain - Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a world-renowned neuroscientist, has dedicated her life to researching and educating women about Alzheimer’s. I can't recommend the XX Brain enough, it is filled with preventative measures you can take to keep your brain healthy for your entire life!
- The Menopause Brain - Dr. Lisa Mosconi again! This is one of the best books on women's health that I have ever read. Menopause/Perimenopause can cause many hormonal symptoms and women don't normally associate brain changes with menopause, but that is where it affects your body the most! Did you know that hot flashes are caused by brain changes in Menopause? I didn't either... until I read this book!
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Actionable Tips:
- Check out my favorite clean + non-toxic + organic products, supplements, food, and more CLICK HERE!
- If you are in your reproductive years: track your cycle with MyFlo, 28, Flo, Clue, Wild.AI, or any other period-tracking apps. Understanding your cycle and living in accordance with your natural hormone fluctuations is the best bio-hack you have as a woman!
- To find a practitioner/doctor who specializes in women's health near you who can give you women's-specific advice and will be knowledgeable about ALL women's health topics! CLICK HERE
- If you are perimenopausal: dive into Dr. Mary Claire Haver's work. She is a board-certified OB/GYN who has helped thousands of women going through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause! She puts out incredible information on social media, but first watch or listen to this podcast to understand the basics.
- To find a practitioner/doctor who is certified by The Menopause Society near you who will answer ALL your questions, educate you, believe your symptoms, and help you! CLICK HERE
- If you are post-menopausal: take advantage of your hormones being the same every day. Follow Dr. Mindy Pelz on social media and check out her Viral YouTube channel for information on optimizing your health and body composition.
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This content is for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Consult a doctor for personal health concerns.
