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HealthCare How to be Healthy While on a Road Trip

Continued ‘Alzheimer’s Research’ from pg. 1

Cornell Medicine and co-author of The Alzheimer’s Diet, recom- mended reducing the intake of sugar, which powers the brain, while overloading on sugar causes inflammation that spurs cognitive decline. Dr. Heather Snyder, senior director of medical and scientific relations at the Alzheimer’s Asso- ciation, advises minimizing salt, in your diet, which deters the ability to form spatial memories. More- over, those who suffer from anxi- ety can possibly have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s, according to new research. To see if your level of anxiety might be putting you at risk, take an Alzheimer’s risk quiz on Dr. Oz’s website at DrOz.com and search for Are You at Risk for Alzheimer’s Quiz . While there is no cure for Alzhei- mer’s, healthy living may minimize its effects. sugary drinks. They recommend drinking 3 to 4 cups a day to avoid the sleeplessness that too much caffeine can cause. Green tea leaves can be eaten, making them ideal for use as a condiment in food, especially in- soluble foods like fiber. If you dis- like the taste of green tea, try the flavored versions, such as passion fruit and mango. It just might im- prove your life. Continued ‘Green Tea’ from pg. 2

A weekend or vacation road trip offers quality family time or bonding with friends. But just because you are away from home doesn’t mean your healthy habits have to stop. With a little planning to stay mentally and physically healthy while on the road, you can enjoy your time guilt free and make wonderful memories. Here are some tips to prepare you for your trip ahead:

• Star t by mapping your trip or downloading a GPS app to tell you where to find healthy food choic- es and places to walk or exercise. Know how long it will take to reach your destination, allowing for stops along the way, so you maintain aler tness and minimize stress.

and cottage cheese must be kept in a cooler. If you eat out, consider farmers’ markets and other places that offer meals or snacks made with fresh, healthy ingredients. • Take extra vitamins, nutrient-rich juices or supplements before leaving on a tr ip. Annie Fitzsimmons in

Na tional Geogr aphic also recommends “a sure-fire sore throat killer : lemon juice, gin- ger, and cayenne pep- per” as well as coconut oil, which “has antimi- crobial and antiviral proper ties” as preven- tive medicine before traveling.

• Stay hydrated at all times. Not only does it keep you aler t, but it helps your eyes to function, too. • Stay fit by power walking or run- ning, working out in a hotel gym, swimming, and doing exercises with weights. Be sure to pack workout clothes and sneakers. • Save your sanity on long tr ips. Listen to music or audiobooks and bring toys and stor ybooks to keep children occupied. Better yet, talk to each other and create those memories.

• Pack healthy food to avoid the temptation to stop at fast food joints that dot the highway. Non-perishable foods should in- clude complex carbs (such as brown rice, whole grain and oat- meal-based foods), proteins, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. Many foods—including fruit and nut bars, freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, single-ser ving packs of olives and hummus, tuna, string cheese, and popcorn—are made to travel, but fresh fruits and vegetables, yogur t,

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