According to the Daily Mail, a report by the Alzheimer's Society warns that twice as many adults are developing dementia in mid-life than previously thought.

For many years, we've been told that there's little we can do to prevent Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia but hope for the best and wait for a pharmaceutical cure.

But according to Lucy Batham-Read of Beauty4Media, the truth is you can reduce your risk by eating right, exercising, staying mentally and socially active, and keeping stress in check.

"By leading a brain-healthy lifestyle, you may be able to prevent Alzheimer's symptoms and slow down, or even reverse, the process of deterioration," she said.

The first is physical exertion. This gets the blood flowing and provides more oxygen to the blood vessels in your brain so you can have clear recall.

"Those who continue learning new things throughout life and challenging their brains are less likely to develop 'Brain Fog' and then be susceptible to more serious dis-eases like Alzheimer's disease and dementia, so make it a point to stay mentally active. In essence, you need to 'use it or lose it'," Batham-Read stated.

More tips on how to ward off Alzheimer's to come.