A progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and die of brain cells, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most painful and fearful cognitive disorders because it has no cure yet. The brain disorder gradually destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually, we lose the ability to perform even the simplest of tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. While in most people it starts showing symptoms in their mid-60s, sometimes there can be an early onset of the disease. While medical science continues to make progress, here are 5 daily habits that may be responsible for the long-term onset of dementia.
sedentary lifestyle: Do you sit at your desk for long periods of time without exercise? Are you often a couch potato? Even if you have a busy work life and you are working really hard in the office, the lack of physical activity takes a toll on your health. Not just heart health, exercise is also very important for our cognitive health. Engaging in physical activity improves heart rate, releases feel-good endorphins, and promotes blood flow to the brain, which becomes important as you get older.
poor sleep: The importance of a good night’s sleep cannot be stressed enough. Not getting enough sleep for long periods of time will lead to problems with concentration, obesity and memory retention, and eventually accelerate dementia. When we sleep, the vital organs of our body get rest. This is the time when the overactive human brain also rests and recharges itself. When this doesn’t happen, brain health suffers.
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Excessive alcohol: Long-term excessive alcohol consumption can damage the brain, and increase your risk of developing dementia. Several studies have shown that people who drink heavily or those who binge drink (consume large amounts of alcohol over a short period of time) are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than those who do less. I drink or drink.
Social Solitude: Social isolation was not a major problem in a country like India until recently. But urbanization changed this picture, especially as the Covid-19 pandemic made people experience extreme isolation. Prolonged periods of social isolation can lead to anxiety, and stress and damage to brain health, which can trigger the onset of dementia later in life. Mental health goes a long way in maintaining brain health.
poor diet: We are what we eat! If you’ve been on a diet full of unsaturated fats, processed meats and junk food, it’s time to stop. Switch to healthy food and eat lots of fruits and green vegetables. It is important to note that vitamin B12 is very important for cognitive health and a lack of this vitamin in our diet increases our chances of developing dementia.
(Disclaimer: The article is based on general information and is not a substitute for medical expert advice. Zee News does not confirm this.)