8. Avoid Stress

Easier said than done, right? It’s also pretty stressful to think that stress can increase the likelihood of an earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease. We do know that unhealthy stress levels can create or worsen conditions like hypertension while punishing the immune system. Stress management is different for everyone but in the end you’ve gotta take care of yourself; not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well.

Popular stress relief techniques include physical exercise, yoga, meditation, improved time management as well as, and maybe most importantly, having fun and remembering to enjoy life.