Dementia

Number of Deaths by Cause in the World. #4 - DEMENTIA

 

Can dementia be prevented?

 

Yes, follow these 7 Important rules.

 

- Don't smoke.

- Stay at a healthy weight.

- Get plenty of exercise.

- Eat healthy food.

- Manage health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

- Stay mentally alert by learning new hobbies, reading, or solving crossword puzzles.

- Stay involved socially.

 

What is the main cause of dementia?

 

The two major degenerative causes of dementia are 

 

- Alzheimer's disease (the progressive loss of nerve cells without known cause)

- and vascular dementia (i.e. loss of brain function due to a series of small strokes).

 

Did you know?

 

Studies show that caffeine and coffee can delay the onset of Alzheimer's, even in seniors who already have some form of mild dementia.

Research shows that caffeine blocks inflammation in the brain, specifically adenosine receptors, which can start a chain reaction that begins the mind's cognitive decline.

 

 

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