Alzheimer's is a brain-related disease, the risk of which increases with increasing age. Doctors say people above 60 years of age are more at risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, globally more than 5 crore people are victims of this serious problem. To prevent this, everyone should keep trying since youth. Knowing about the symptoms, causes, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and making efforts can help keep you safe from this problem in the future.
World Alzheimer's Day is celebrated every year on 21 September to increase awareness among people about the increasing Alzheimer's disease globally and to make efforts for its prevention.
Researchers say that the risk of this disease has increased due to genetics along with lifestyle disturbances and habits like smoking and drinking. Some research suggests that if you are a victim of loneliness or you have less social interaction, then this situation can also increase the risks of this disease in the future. Let us know how loneliness is dangerous for brain health and how we can be protected from Alzheimer's.
Loneliness and the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Feeling lonely is one of the major risk factors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. A study published in the journal Neurology has described loneliness and the changes it causes in the brain.
Researchers included about 2,300 people for this. The study, which followed for 10 years, found that 22% of the participants who reported experiencing loneliness were diagnosed with Alzheimer's-dementia. The risk of this disease was seen to be three times higher due to loneliness in people aged 60 to 79 years.
What do the researchers say?
Researchers say, loneliness is a subjective feeling, it is not a clinical disease in itself, but it has been seen to cause several negative health risks. Loneliness caused by less interaction with people and disturbances in relationships can become problematic for the brain over time, which also increases the risk of serious diseases like Alzheimer's.
Wendy Qiu, professor and researcher of psychiatry-pharmacology medical sciences, says, human nature is not to live alone, due to which mental health problems have been seen increasing. Everyone should keep making efforts to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Build strong relationships
Studies indicate that people who maintain strong social connections and good friendships are more likely to maintain good mental health as they age. It is also helpful in reducing the risks of cognitive decline and dementia. Experts say good relationships and social connections maintain connections between nerve cells in the brain and may also help reduce the risks of diseases like dementia.
Keep your lifestyle right
Harvard experts say, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is also very important to prevent diseases like Alzheimer's-dementia. A healthy diet, good sleep, habit of daily exercise not only reduce the risk of these diseases but are also beneficial for overall health. Researchers found that people who regularly exercised for at least 30 minutes had a lower risk of diseases like Alzheimer's.
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