Currently the major health problems are cancers & heart problems. Something which may not yet be a problem is dementia(alzheimier). However as the population gets older we may see more cases of alzheimier. Especially since Sporeans are eating a more western diet.
So how do you minimize the risk of getting dementia
The article I read mentions that eating a gluten free diet improves alzheimier. So even if you are not allergic to glutton it might be healthier to go glutton free.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet
So to minimize the chances of getting problems, one should:
avoid gluten
limit grain & sugar
eat more fat: cholesterol is good for your brain. If you are vegetarian you fave to ensure you get enough veg fats.
exercise
drink water: drink half your weight in ounces everyday e.g. someone who is 150 pounds should drink 75 ounces(9 glasses)
avoid processed foods: includes white sugar, white rice, white bread. Eat organic
coffee is good: If you don't like coffee, take a look at green coffee http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=green coffee&kw=greencoffee&rank=1#p=1
take supplements for the brain
Supplements that are known to improve brain function:
Hericium erinaceus aka lions mane http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=hericium erinaceus&kw=hericium e&rank=1#p=1
phosphatidylserine http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=phosphatidyl serine&kw=phosphat&rank=9#p=1
pycnogenol http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=pycnogenol&kw=pyc&rank=1#p=1
coconut oil http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=coconut oil&kw=coconut &rank=4#p=1
other things to consider: curcumin, ginseng, vtamin E, L-carnitine, DHEA, huperzine A,...
So how do you minimize the risk of getting dementia

The article I read mentions that eating a gluten free diet improves alzheimier. So even if you are not allergic to glutton it might be healthier to go glutton free.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet
So to minimize the chances of getting problems, one should:
avoid gluten
limit grain & sugar
eat more fat: cholesterol is good for your brain. If you are vegetarian you fave to ensure you get enough veg fats.
exercise
drink water: drink half your weight in ounces everyday e.g. someone who is 150 pounds should drink 75 ounces(9 glasses)
avoid processed foods: includes white sugar, white rice, white bread. Eat organic
coffee is good: If you don't like coffee, take a look at green coffee http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=green coffee&kw=greencoffee&rank=1#p=1
take supplements for the brain
Supplements that are known to improve brain function:
Hericium erinaceus aka lions mane http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=hericium erinaceus&kw=hericium e&rank=1#p=1
phosphatidylserine http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=phosphatidyl serine&kw=phosphat&rank=9#p=1
pycnogenol http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=pycnogenol&kw=pyc&rank=1#p=1
coconut oil http://www.iherb.com/search?sug=coconut oil&kw=coconut &rank=4#p=1
other things to consider: curcumin, ginseng, vtamin E, L-carnitine, DHEA, huperzine A,...