{"id":855,"date":"2015-05-06T02:56:18","date_gmt":"2015-05-05T14:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4abettermemory.com\/memory\/?p=855"},"modified":"2015-05-08T03:59:46","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T15:59:46","slug":"adhering-to-healthy-behaviors-may-be-key-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4abettermemory.com\/memory\/adhering-to-healthy-behaviors-may-be-key-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Adhering to Healthy Behaviors May Be Key"},"content":{"rendered":"

This past month the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a special report called “Cognitive Aging: Progress in Understanding the Opportunities for Action<\/a>.<\/strong>” In this report they suggest a set of actions everyone can take<\/strong> to minimize their risk for age related cognitive decline and maximize their chances of remaining mentally sound well into their twilight years.<\/p>\n

The report notes that like heart health \u201cBrain health is influenced by lifestyle choices<\/strong> like exercise and diet\u2026The brain ages just like the rest of the body,” said Dr. Kristine Yaffe, vice chair of the IOM committee. Dr. Yaffe is a professor of psychiatry, and neurology at University of California San Francisco, and has long been one of the leading researchers in the field of Alzheimer\u2019s risk reduction. This report shares much of \u201cwhat (aging of the brain) is all about, what it means from a public health perspective and what steps one can take<\/strong> to make sure you are aging as well as possible and maybe prevent decline\u201d she noted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether or not we can prevent Alzheimer\u2019s is still a hot topic of controversy in the scientific community, however, age related cognitive decline is considered by the FDA to be a normal part of aging, not a disease, therefore, it\u2019s less controversial to talk about prevention in this regard.<\/span><\/p>\n

The report contains a variety of “actions for families, for society and for healthcare professionals.\u201d She noted. “The things we suggest are the things you’d want to do anyway,<\/strong> even for heart health or for body health. We think they are good for brain health, too.\u201d In summary they suggest:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Being physically active<\/strong>.
\n<\/span>2. Preventing or control cardiovascular risk factors<\/strong>, including high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and diabetes. \u201cWhat is good for the heart is good for the brain.\u201d (This can be achieved in large measure by following # 1 & # 3)
\n3. Consume a diet<\/strong> relatively low in fat, cholesterol and sugar and replete in antioxidant-rich vegetables and fish, and getting adequate levels of vitamin D and other brain essential nutrients.
\n4. Drink alcohol moderately if<\/strong> at all.
\n5. Get adequate sleep<\/strong> defined as 7 hours a night.
\n6. Overcome<\/strong> depression, and learn to control stress<\/strong> in your life.
\n7. Be well educated, and continue learning<\/strong> as you age.
\n8. Be involved socially<\/strong> in leisure or volunteer activities.<\/p>\n

Do you get the picture here? She is saying what the FINGER study, the Wales study, the EPIC and other studies, I\u2019ve been citing here from the past year, are saying, and that is that: \u00a0the future<\/strong> for brain health as well as other health issues is in lifestyle modifications.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The past couple of weeks I have been sending out invites to watch Dr. Lynn Johnson\u2019s free classes on \u201cLifestyle Secrets of the Happy and Healthy.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Some saw this as advertising independent of the purpose of my newsletter, for which you signed up. But Lynn and I have been working on this for the past 4 years. You will note, if you took advantage of this free opportunity, that in his first two classes he talked about # 1 and # 3 above – 2 keys to preventing<\/strong> the ailments noted under # 2 and # 6 above.<\/p>\n

I told you Dr. Johnson\u2019s was on the cutting edge<\/strong> of research into mental and physical health. I think this special report proves that, as they are saying the same things, touting them as the \u201clatest findings.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

But NONE of this information is of much value if we can\u2019t get ourselves and others to adhere<\/strong> to these behavioral recommendations. So adherence is Dr. Johnson\u2019s 3rd key. If you haven\u2019t seen that video yet I suggest you take some time now to go to:\u00a0 http:\/\/drlynnjohnson.com\/free-lifestyles-course\/?ref=7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end Dr. Johnson notes that he has amassed a great deal of information on this topic of healthy lifestyles \u2013 20 hrs worth on 12 interventions that he is offering to mental health professionals (for continuing ed credit) and to the public.\u00a0 I suggest you take some time to review that offer. Read it to the end<\/strong>. Dr. Johnson, notes that Lifestyle medicine is the medicine of our future.<\/strong> It\u2019s got to be. It not only reduces the risk for diabetes, anxiety and depression, but heart disease, dementia and cancer as well \u2013 and much more powerfully<\/strong> and with fewer side effects than anything in modern medicine.\u00a0 And if you read his offer to the end you will see that many other doctors and health care professionals agree, noting:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s awesome<\/strong>!\u201d His course \u201cis an extremely informative course\u2026 not just academically minded but very practically suited<\/strong> for\u00a0implementing in our daily lives for optimal well-being. \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n

“\u2026amazing opportunity<\/strong> for therapists, counselors and all health professionals and educators.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis course suggests possibilities beyond the private client<\/strong> model and the content can be easily applied to community education or program development.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAll his strategies,\u2026 come together<\/strong> into an organized plan of healing for mind, body and spirit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If you watched Dr. Johnson\u2019s first two videos, you already know<\/strong> and understand the essence of the two primary lifestyle keys to mental health that Dr. Yaffe mentions in their special report. Plus now one additional key to implementing those into your life. (If you missed any, all 3 are available free<\/strong><\/span> through this link.) So you may have all the knowledge you need with this.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>http:\/\/drlynnjohnson.com\/free-lifestyles-course\/?ref=7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

However, if you want to know the future of medicine in the world, and be on the cutting edge in America (we are already behind Europe by 4 years), if you want to learn how to better foster mental and physical health and happiness<\/strong>, with no downside<\/strong> or harmful side effects, then you may want to look into this further.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will see Dr. Johnson has drawn on some of the best cutting edge research from some of the brightest minds in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last week in conversation he told several of us, that while he was a \u201csickly child\u201d he has not been sick<\/strong>, not even had a cold in the past 5 years<\/strong>, and credited that to his positive psychology and lifestyle. Just as stress can adversely affect health, these can have a powerful effect on the immune system. If you can spring for this it may save you or your organization\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0more on health care costs than anything you will ever do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you do not work in the field of mental health or wellness, you may seriously want to consider this for your organization<\/strong> or just for your own health and happiness. The cost is less than a minor auto repair or the cost of a new sofa chair, and the implications for your health and future happiness are astounding!<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus this includes 6 live sessions<\/strong> with Dr. Johnson, where you can ask him anything you want. This in and of itself is worth twice as much<\/strong> as the cost of this course. And the course will be updated<\/strong> as new research arrives throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NO RISK<\/strong>. Plus Lynn is so confident that you will find this helpful that he will let you check out the material for two weeks at no risk. And if you are not totally excited by what he has to offer, you can back out with a full refund, no questions<\/strong> asked.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus if funds are tight for you, as they are for me, I have arranged for a $40 rebate<\/strong> for any of my readers. Just let me know you have signed up and I\u2019ll have $40 sent back to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

At least I would advise you to check out his free offering of a sound strategy<\/strong> or tip for incorporating any healthy change into your life.
\n<\/span>http:\/\/drlynnjohnson.com\/free-lifestyles-course\/?ref=7<\/a><\/p>\n

This is not just a class, it is the beginnings of a course that could change the face of medicine in America<\/strong>, and dramatically reduce our costs and health care crisis. And by knowing this material you too<\/strong> could become a major agent for improving mental health and reducing cognitive decline in your community.<\/p>\n

David R. Larsen, MFHD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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