Subject: Re: Immune to Alzheimers, why?
For average people who do not have mutations there are simple, inexpensive ways to delay dementia. These are evidence-based and well-supported by large studies.

https://www.wsj.com/health/wel...

The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia


By Tom Frieden, The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 10, 2025

-- blood pressure

-- cholesterol

-- Smoking. Tobacco doesn’t just lop off years at the end of life; it makes the last part of a shorter life more unpleasant, accelerating cognitive decline and increasing dementia risk.

-- Physical activity is the closest thing to a miracle drug: Even if you don’t lose an ounce of weight, it reduces the risk of dementia, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Activities that keep minds sharp don’t require athletic prowess — they require consistency. Four brisk walks weekly for 30 minutes, ideally outdoors, can work wonders.

-- Foods high in potassium—sweet potatoes, salmon, spinach, avocados, bananas—are also healthy. The ideal is to have as much or more potassium in your diet as sodium. [I use Lite Salt brand which is 50% potassium chloride, 50% sodium chloride. -- W]

-- Sleep. . A regular sleep schedule, a dark and cool bedroom, and avoiding caffeine or nicotine close to bedtime all increase the likelihood of getting a good night’s sleep. [Get sleep apnea treated. -- W]

-- Strong evidence suggests that correcting vision and hearing loss—including keeping those hearing aids in for nearly all waking hours—reduces the risk of dementia. Vision and hearing services help prevent dementia and increase independent living, possibly by mitigating sensory deprivation, protecting cognitive energy and reducing social isolation. [end quote]

Prevention is a lot more practical than waiting for a cure.

Wendy