Dementia : Dementia means being mentally unstable. It is a disease of forgetfulness. In this, the memory centers of our brain start weakening. Patients suffering from dementia also start forgetting daily tasks. Their decision making ability also keeps getting weak.
According to a statistic, more than 5.5 crore people in the world are suffering from dementia. Every year about 1 crore cases are increasing. In India, about 90 lakh elderly people are suffering from this disease. In the coming years, this figure will become even more scary. In such a situation, let us know the symptoms of dementia and ways to avoid it…
Signs of dementia
1. Weakening of memory
2. Decreased decision making ability
3. Changing behavior
4. Difficulty in doing everyday tasks
5. Difficulty in speaking or understanding anything
6. Difficulty in recognizing people and roads around you
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According to health experts, we all often forget many things. Sometimes we don’t even remember names and things, or we forget where we kept something and if we remember it after a while, we should not make the mistake of considering it dementia. This happens only due to lack of attention.
A habit can make you mentally ill
Sitting for long hours can not only cause physical illnesses but also mental illnesses (long sitting side effects). Researchers believe that the brain of such people starts becoming like that of dementia patients after some time. A study has shown that sitting for long hours can be dangerous for the brain. According to researchers at UCLA, this habit affects the part of the brain where new memories are stored.
What causes dementia in young people
Stroke
Diabetes
Vitamin D deficiency
being socially isolated
drinking alcohol
orthostatic hypotension
Heart diseases
stress or tension
Decreased hearing ability
Increased C-reactive protein
What to do to reduce the risk of dementia
1. Do not let the weight increase
2. Do not smoke, do not drink alcohol.
3. Do exercise.
4. Be socially active.
5. Avoid being alone.
6. Avoid air pollution.
7. Keep your mind active.
8. Control chronic health conditions like diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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