Monday, November 4, 2019

Can we prevent dementia in old age?




Dementia is a condition characterized by a decline in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills 

It affects a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia

Dementia is seen in old age but the process is going on in the brain for the past 15 to 20 years.

 common early symptoms::

  •  memory problems,(for the recent events) 
  •  increasing confusion.
  •  reduced concentration.


It is possible to prevent this irreversible problem, 
It is difficult but not impossible.

How is your cardiovascular health when you become 50 years old.?
If you rectify these risk factors you can minimize the risk of dementia.

what is the action plan?
  • Stop smoking from today,(if you are a smoker)
  • Improve you diet:.

      fruits and vegetables  
      whole wheat bread or roti
      Basmati rice (refer to the blog on basmati rice)
      Chole, rajma ,Mung 
      Restrict the cooking oil to half liter per month 
  • Regular physical exercise 
  • optimal body weight
  • Normal blood sugar (without anti diabetic drugs)
  • Normal blood cholesterol (without statins)
  • Blood pressure within normal range 

   Stop eating out (birthdays,marriages,get together etc)  






P.S.
  • How simple is it and how difficult it is?
  • If there were medicines to rectify these risk factors, you would not mind taking them.
  • Unfortunately you have to make efforts and lead a disciplined lifestyle for many many years.
  • Is it possible? 
Do it as much as you can.
Something is better than nothing



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