The growth in the percentage of people diagnosed with dementia is inevitable. As the number of elderly citizens increases, this age-induced condition also amplifies in number. A staggering amount of 50
million people are currently suffering from this disease.
However, this still does not make it a normal occurrence during the aging process and hence, researchers are on board to recognize its causes and how to prevent it. Many studies have exhibited the strong correlation between a strong brain and a strong heart, according to VOA News.
The good news is that the risk of being diagnosed with dementia can be largely reduced by having a strong heart. Regular exercises, a balanced diet and staying physically active can all ensure great circulation of blood and normal pumping of heart that eventually lead to a healthier brain.
In fact, cardio exercises in Alzheimer's patients can even expand the portion of the brain that shrinks, enabling the memory loss process. Another factor that could reduce the risk of dementia is quality higher education, as Santa Barbara Post states.
Due to the stimulating exercises the brain undergoes while attaining an education, the brain gets larger and sharper, effectively preventing dementia. Furthermore, a decline in the condition was seen in those patients who got treated for diseases like diabetes.
The treatment of such diseases contributes to the better blood circulation and heart pumping rates in the body. Consequently, the brain is able to function in an enhanced manner with lesser chances of dementia. As a result, with increased literacy rates and better healthcare opportunities, the rates of dementia are lower than they were a decade or two ago.
Nevertheless, they are still high enough, demanding immediate preventive measures. Despite the recent findings, researchers still believe that dementia needs to be analyzed much more thoroughly to bring forth other causes or methods to reduce the chances of its diagnosis.
