Curious health facts of the week – from the power of leafy greens against Alzheimer’s to the importance of social connections for the heart.

Leafy greens against Alzheimer’s 

A new study shows that a diet rich in green leafy vegetables is associated with fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain. You may have heard, but Alzheimer’s is one of the diseases plaguing humanity nowadays, with cases increasing in recent years. 

The disease itself is progressive and is mainly associated with memory disorders, due to the death of a large number of brain cells, which prevents nerve impulses from reaching their intended destinations. 

An impressive discovery from recent years is – people who eat at least 7 servings of green salads, spinach, or kale weekly have levels of brain plaques similar to those of a person nearly 19 years younger than those who eat greens once a week or less. 

This suggests the enormous potential of nutrition to slow down brain aging and protect our memory. Of course, scientists clarify that more studies are needed to establish a direct cause-effect relationship, but the benefits of a good diet are already clear. 

In the coming years, it will become clear to what extent and exactly how different foods contribute to slowing down some natural processes, as well as pathological ones (related to diseases like Alzheimer’s). 

Social connections heal 

It turns out that loneliness really makes you sick – and friends are the best medicine. Regular meetings and communication with loved ones not only improve mood, but also significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. 

This conclusion comes from a large-scale international study, which analyzed thousands of adults. The conclusion is clear: strong social ties support physical health and longevity along with mental well-being. In short – laugh with friends and stay healthy! 

Naturally, the aforementioned diseases are also influenced by many other factors, such as family predisposition, lifestyle, activity, nutrition, and others, but the very fact that maintaining active social contacts can reduce the risk of disease is shocking in itself. 

Final thoughts 

These are the interesting facts we came across in recent days and we just had to share them with you! We chose exactly these facts because to a great extent they are connected with the choices we make in our daily lives. So – eat greens and have fun with friends more often, to stay healthy longer. 

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