It’s been blamed for just about everything: Alzheimer’s, weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, infection, cancer and more. These simple steps may help fight the destructive inflammatory process in your brain and body.

 

• 1.

  Baby asprin.

  Ask your doc about taking a daily baby aspirin to keep arteries open and help increase blood flow to the brain.
• 2.

  Eat anti-inflammatory foods.

  Include omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, turmeric, rosemary and plenty of cruciferous veggies in your diet. A bit of red wine or dark chocolate may also help.
• 3.

  Floss daily.
• 4.

  Reduce sugar intake.

  Cut back on sugar (high amounts of the sweet stuff cause inflammation — and weight gain).
• 5.

  Walk for 30 minutes a day.

   
• 6.

  Reduce stress.