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June is Alzheimer’s and brain health awareness month, where we’re encouraged to share our stories, volunteer for the cause, understand the latest treatments and steps to improve the health of your brain so you can take charge of your cognitive health.

Currently, there are approximately 7 million people in the U.S. that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, with twice as many women affected than men.

It’s believed that Alzheimer’s can begin in your brain 20 years before you ever have a symptom. While this might sound scary, it’s an opportunity for everyone to take steps to reduce the risk. While the main risk for Alzheimer’s is age, there are factors that significantly reduce the risk:

Physical activity – staying active, or becoming active is vitally important as we age for every reason. Bone health, heart health, cognitive health. It can’t be stressed enough. We lose our sense of balance as we age which can cause falls or fear of hurting ourselves which then limits physical activity. Fight for your health by finding ways to be active. Safely challenge yourself to keep it interesting by trying new activities. Do you like to go for walks? Add ankle and/or wrist weights. Do you do yoga? Try a barre class or Qigong. Trying new activities challenges your body and muscles to work in new ways, building strength, flexibility and balance. This also improves brain health with increased oxygen, circulation, learning a new activity, and meeting new people.

Mental activity – be a life long learner. Read non-fiction books to educate yourself on topics that interest you. No trash novels please! Travel more to different destinations if that interests you, it’s a great way to learn by experiencing different cultures.

Social activities – social interactions provide opportunities for mental stimulation, which allows the brain to process new information and new situations which help maintain cognitive health. These interactions also reduce loneliness and isolation which are known risk factors for Alzheimer’s.

Challenge your brain – have you always wanted to learn a new language? Play an instrument? Start a new hobby? Do you like brain teasers like cross word puzzles or word games? Keeping your brain active and learning can reduce risk of cognitive disease.

Don’t smoke – cognitive health is another of the many reasons not to smoke.

Supplement – there are supplements to improve cognitive function and support brain health, but everyone is different. Ask your physician or functional doctor for the optimal supplements to support your cognitive health.

Coffee – Numerous scientific research studies have demonstrated strong associations between regular coffee consumption and protection against the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

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In honor of Alzheimer’s and brain health awareness month, Purity Coffee has a limited release Founder’s Roast that maximizes the levels of pyrocatechol contained in this coffee. Pyrocatechol is a potent anti-inflammatory agent in the suppression of neurodegenerative disease, like Alzheimer’s. $2 from each bag sold will be donated to Hilarity for Charity, which cares for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and is a leader in brain health research and education.

Purity Coffee is offering 20% off your first order sitewide. Visit PurityCoffee.com and enter code BESTBEAUTYHACKS20 at checkout.

for more information on Alzheimer’s awareness, visit: Take Charge of Your Brain Health | Alzheimer’s Association

To learn more about the profound impact of coffee on cognition—explore our Coffee, Dementia, and Cognition: Literature Review

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