Written by Marwa Mahmood Elias
Friday, February 09, 2024 07:00 PM
Dementia is a key one Alzheimer's disease One of the common fears that affects some of us is that this disease, which affects memory and causes problems with thinking and attention, has many genetic factors and causes, but lifestyle and behaviors and a healthy lifestyle that some people violate can affect. The risk and likelihood of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease increase in adulthood.
A report published on the Alzheimer's website explained that there are certain practices and factors that can help reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's and dementia in old age as a result of a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, be it nutrition, exercise or life in general.
Maintaining a healthy, balanced and ideal weight is essential because obesity increases the chances of developing health problems, most notably affecting mental and psychological health and increasing the chances of developing dementia.
Brain problems, dementia problems, and premature aging have always been linked to diet. A healthy diet is a combination of vegetables, fruits, fish, healthy fats, low-fat foods, and whole grains. Mind too.
Focus on movement. If one concentrates on movement and exercise in youth and does not indulge in laziness, the chances of aging diseases are reduced.
Attention should be paid to the treatment of chronic diseases and pathological complications, including:
It is important to control the blood pressure levels and pay attention to the lifestyle that helps to control them
Hearing problems such as deafness, hearing impairments or any ear-related problems should be treated as they greatly affect aging and dementia problems.
Focusing on treating any chronic problems or injuries affecting the body or head
Focus on controlling blood sugar levels and balancing glucose, as it is closely related to other psychological and mental illnesses, including heart disease, stroke and dementia.
