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KOMPAS.com – Brain function can decrease with age so that sometimes we forget about it easily.
While it’s easy to forget, that’s not always the case symptoms of dementiathis condition can be an early sign of dementia.
Health line she said there are several factors that cause dementia that can’t be avoided, but there are several things that can be done to reduce the risk.
Know some good habits that can be done below to reduce risk of dementia at a young age.
1. Exercise
Mayo Clinic she said rarely exercise can increase the risk of dementia.
Diligent exercise can not only reduce the risk of dementia, but also maintain body weight, blood circulation, heart health and mood.
Starting to exercise for at least 15 minutes a day and avoiding sitting or lying down for a long time during the day can reduce the risk of developing dementia.
2. Eat healthy
Eating healthy foods will provide good nutrition for your brain and body so that it also decreases your risk of dementia.
Health line she said choosing foods rich in nutrients is more advisable than foods that are high in calories.
Some types of foods that need to be limited are those that contain saturated fat, animal fat, sugar and salt.
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3. Quit smoking
SSN explained that smoking can narrow blood vessels, causing high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Not only that, smoking can also increase the risk of dementia due to the disruption of blood circulation to the brain.
4. Reduce your alcohol consumption
Consuming large amounts of alcohol and over the long term can affect brain health.
In fact, that too was found dementia at a young age Most are caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
Limiting alcohol consumption per day can reduce the risk of dementia, or a maximum of about 300ml for women and about 600ml for men.
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5. Do activities that sharpen the brain
Doing activities that sharpen the brain can reduce the risk of dementia, such as:
- Learn something new, like a new language.
- Principal puzzle or game.
- Read a book.
- Playing musical instruments.
- Participate in social activities.
- Become a volunteer.
6. Maintain general health
Maintaining general health is also highly recommended because some health issues are triggers of dementia at a young agesuch as depression, impaired hearing and sleep disturbances.
Other diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, also need to be treated and treated because they can contribute to an increased risk of dementia.
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