Dementia risk factors you can control: Essential lifestyle changes for a healthier brain | Health

Dementia risk factors you can control: Essential lifestyle changes for a healthier brain | Health

Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people globally, disrupting memory, thinking and reasoning. While it is natural for cognitive abilities to decline with age, dementia signifies a more profound and irreversible loss of these functions. Know the essential lifestyle changes that can help you manage dementia. (Photo by Pixabay) Dementia proofing:…

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Foods in the MIND diet may save your memory

Foods in the MIND diet may save your memory

Woman eating a salad (© Prostock-studio – stock.adobe.com) MINNEAPOLIS – The secret to maintaining a sharp mind might be hiding in your kitchen. A new study suggests that following a specific diet could lower your risk of developing memory problems later in life. The diet in question? It’s called the MIND diet, and it might just be…

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Types of Alzheimer's disease and how lifestyle choices and regular exercise can help reduce risk

Types of Alzheimer’s disease and how lifestyle choices and regular exercise can help reduce risk

Globally, about 55 million people suffer from dementia, with 70% of these cases linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of degenerative dementia, which means it gradually worsens over time. It primarily affects recent memory, orientation, and visuospatial functions.Types of Degenerative Dementias • Alzheimer’s Disease: The most common form, characterized by memory loss and…

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Leafy green vegetables, berries, whole grains, seeds, and a bit of fish and poultry are staples of the MIND diet. - jenifoto/iStockphoto/Getty Images

Cognitive decline reduced by MIND diet, especially for women and Black people, study finds

Following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing thinking, concentration and memory problems, a new study found. The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet combines elements from the traditional Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH diet, which focuses on reducing…

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