We’ve all heard of Alzheimer’s disease, which became a household term in the early 1980s. This progressive disease forms plaque that attacks the brain, slowly destroying memory and cognition. Sufferers gradually lose the ability to speak, walk, and even swallow. Today, doctors can test your DNA to see if you are predisposed to developing this disease. And with this knowledge in mind, you can start taking preventative measures. There are several steps you can take to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. All these strategies will sound familiar because doctors suggest them as beneficial strategies for preventing other diseases: Keep your blood pressure [...]