Friday, September 6, 2024

 


Dementia 

                                                                                 Dementia is an old disease among seniors of advanced age.  However, women are more at risk of suffering from Dementia. It is also believed that it comes in inheritance. The latest research says that about more than 45% of cases of dementia can be prevented or can be delayed. Hence so many preventive measures are being suggested by experts.

                              The risk factors of dementia are many among them are Smoking, Obesity,  No Physical Activity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Overdrinking Alcohol. All these lead to suggest living a healthy life to avoid dementia.



                            Eat lots of Fruits, Vegetables, and Fish, and do not drink sweetened drinks to keep one healthy. Even 'LDLCholostral' has been added as a risk factor for Dementia. Besides that, it is suggested that one should also do some brain exercises, including learning musical instruments or a foreign language or doing crosswords and sudoku puzzles.

                           It is also observed that loss of Vision and Hearing can be also factors of risk for Dementia.  It is also believed that sleep disorders can lead to dementia It is said that a higher level of Education lowers the risk of dementia.



                            It is found by researchers that the incidence rate of dementia is being reduced in Western Countries. It may be due to handling the risk factors effectively. However, it is reported that in China and Japan, age-related Dementia cases are climbing. It has become the fifth most important cause of death in those countries.

                          The preventive measures and a healthy life with a nutritious diet will only help to control Dementia.

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