ONE IN NINE ADULTS (AGE 45 OR OLDER) REPORT CONFUSION or memory loss. Half the affected individuals report activity limitations, such as cooking, taking medications, or cleaning. According to a new study, seven healthy habits may lower dementia risk in those with the highest genetic risk. Today we look at health habits and dementia risk.
Despite how common memory loss appears, it is not a normal part of aging. What is particularly disturbing is that more than half of those with memory loss have not talked with a healthcare provider about the problem.
Lifestyle may play a role in lowering the chances that someone with a higher risk (due to genetics) will get dementia, according to recently published research. Let’s consider seven lifestyle practices that may help you dodge memory loss.
7 cardiovascular and brain risk factors
Here are the seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7:
1. Manage blood pressure
High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Here are some tools:
2. Control cholesterol
With elevated cholesterol comes plaque. This gooey substance can clog your arteries.
3. Reduce blood sugar
Persistently high blood sugar levels can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.
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