Thursday 21/September/2023 – 07:53 PM
Aging and genetics are among the known, unavoidable factors that can increase the risk of dementia, as scientists published a definitive list of 16 reasons that increase a person’s likelihood of developing memory loss, according to the British Daily Mail.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
According to the International Alzheimer’s Disease Organization, the disease occurs when certain proteins accumulate in the brain, hindering its function. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about 2 out of every 3 cases. The organization confirms that even if only 12 of the 16 identified risk factors are treated, 55.6 million cases of dementia could be prevented by 2050.
Unhealthy routine and environment: Obesity, smoking, and not exercising enough are among the most obvious habits that may make a person vulnerable to the syndrome, which affects nearly a million Britons and 7 million Americans, in addition to losing teeth, not getting enough sleep, and eating Lots of ultra-processed foods.
Some factors affect physical health, such as high blood pressure, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, smoking, exposure to air pollution, and diabetes, factors that contribute to increasing the risk of dementia by affecting cardiovascular health, influencing the risk of strokes, and general brain health. .
External factors increase the incidence of dementia
There are other factors that can influence, such as repeated head injuries, during rugby or boxing, and also appear to increase the risk of dementia, along with hearing loss, depression, lack of education, social isolation, and foods, which contain a variety of emulsifiers, preservatives and flavorings. Artificial sweeteners, which have recently come under the spotlight after researchers discovered a possible link to their consumption and poor cardiovascular health.
Related diseases
Theories include untreated vision loss, as it leads to brain fatigue as compensation for the lack of this sense, a concept called cognitive load, and is linked to decreased opportunities for brain stimulation, and a general increase in the risk of social isolation and poor mental health, and poor oral hygiene also plays a role, and the consequences of this. From an increase in gum disease.
2023-09-21 16:55:20
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