What is the role of tau protein in Alzheimer's disease?

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Tau protein is like a support structure for brain cells, helping them maintain their shape and function. In Alzheimer's, tau proteins can become abnormal and clump together inside neurons, causing them to malfunction and eventually die. This leads to memory loss and other symptoms. Some research focuses on treatments that aim to clear or prevent the buildup of these abnormal tau proteins, which could potentially slow down the progression of Alzheimer's. These treatments are still being studied. You should try to follow a lifestyle that helps you to prevent cognitive impairment like:

1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.
2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position, and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let it be.
3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk food.
4. You must drink enough water.
5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
6. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
7. You should take seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
8. You must avoid tobacco alcohol or any substance abuse.

There are some medications like Donepezil (Aricept), and Rivastigmine (Exelon) which can help in delaying the progression of your dementia. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take the medicines with their consent.

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