THE MIND OF THE PEOPLE Dementia is a type of syndrome in which there is a decrease in memory, changes in thought processes, as well as behavior and the ability to carry out daily activities.
Dementia is an avoidable part of aging. Although in most cases dementia affect parents, in fact we all run the risk of getting it dementia whatever your age.
Research shows the risk of getting dementia it can be reduced by 40 percent or even more if you live in a low- or middle-income country with a lifestyle in mind.
The lifestyle in question is a healthy diet, exercise and alcohol consumption.
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Even so, the first step in reducing the risk dementia it is understanding how well people understand risk factors and the barriers they may encounter to lifestyle changes.
The Conversation paper published by the Journal of Aging and Longevity noted this more parent realizes that dementia it is a condition that can be changed and has the power to change the risk dementia They.
Additionally, The Conversation also found major obstacles to living a healthy lifestyle. The barrier is the lack of knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary to organize a public awareness campaign.
Quoted Pikiran-Rakyat.com from The Conversation, here are 12 factors that can reduce your risk dementia.
