< span>A few days ago, the “Lancet” International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care announced that more than one-third of dementia in the world can be prevented by intervening in risk factors.
So, what are the recommendations for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease? From the perspectives of lifestyle intervention and prevention of chronic diseases in the elderly~
< p data-track="5">Intervention Lifestyle
1. Weight management
Adults 65 and younger should maintain or lose weight through an appropriate program of physical activity, caloric intake, and behavior,Maintain a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5~24.9. Adults over 65 years old should not be too thin when maintaining their weight, because being too thin is related to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, and older people who have a tendency to lose weight and are older than 65 years old should regularly monitor their cognitive status.
2. Physical exercise< /strong>
Substantial evidence suggests that exercise at any age is associated with cognitive decline There is improvement. Aerobic exercise can delay the development of dementia, physical exercise can improve attention, executive function and memory, and it can also promote blood vessel and neuron regeneration, reducing the chance of chronic disease. Do regular physical exercise, at least 3 times a week for more than 30 minutes each time, running, tai chi And so on are all exercises that can be taken.
< span>3. Cognitive promotion
Nourishing activities stimulate brain function and improve memory, concentration and executive function. There are many kinds of cognitive stimulation therapy, such as reading, playing chess, playing poker, singing, doing manual work, etc., all contribute to physical and mental health and cognitive function promotion.
4. Quit smoking and drinking
Smoking can increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and cause oxidative stress. stimuli, leading to brain damage. Alcohol interferes with the gastrointestinal tract’s absorption of vitamins and other nutrients that the body needs, which increases the risk of dementia.
5. Sleep well< /strong>
During sleep, the cerebrospinal fluid circulates, which can remove a lot of junk in the brain.
< span>6. Healthy eating habits
PersistMediterranean diet, can reduce the risk of dementia in healthy older adults by 30% to 50%. The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern based on fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, fish, custard, olive oil, and tea, which can improve people’s cognitive status.
7. Actively participate in social networking activities< /p>
After retirement, the elderly will feel disconnected from society, feel lonely and even depressed, and in the long run, it will lead to Stress, stress and inflammatory response, etc. Actively participating in social activities, receiving more information from the outside world, and communicating with relatives and friends more, can build confidence, relax the spirit, and avoid negative emotions such as anxiety and depression.
Prevention of chronic diseases in the elderly
1. Diabetes
Diabetes should be avoided through a healthy lifestyle. If you have diabetes, you should achieve blood sugar targets with medication and pay close attention to cognitive changes.
2. Cerebrovascular disease
Keep the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular in good condition through a healthy lifestyle or medication. For patients with cerebral stroke, especially those with cerebral hemorrhage, their cognitive changes should be carefully monitored, and relevant preventive measures should be taken to protect the patient’s cognitive function.
< span>3. Brain trauma
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Brain trauma and dementia are closely related, so brain trauma should be avoided.
4. Senile frailty
Prevent senile frailty through nutritional support and physical exercise , to maintain a healthy and strong old age.
5. Depression
Depression Depression has been proven to be an independent risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, and depression should be treated in time to avoid the development of cognitive impairment.
6. Hypertension
The elderly should strictly control blood pressure within the normal range, and a healthy lifestyle is an important measure to prevent and treat hypertension.
7. Hearing and vision related diseases
Older people with vision and hearing loss will be automatically isolated from the outside world, and the brain will receive less external sensory stimulation, which is one of the risk factors for dementia.
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How about it, do you remember it? Remember to actively practice it in your life~