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Doctors reveal the top factors that increase your risk of dementia

Learn the Habits You Should Review to Avoid Cognitive Decline. Know What You Can Do to Change the Situation.

Doctors reveal the top factors that increase your risk of dementia
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15:14 - 21/04/24 por Notícias ao Minuto

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Protecting brain health is fundamental to avoiding the risk of dementia and other neurological diseases. Some habits can contribute a lot to increasing cognitive decline.

Doctors Alvaro Pascual-Leone and Smita Patel reveal the main factors that can contribute to dementia. Find out everything.

Read Also: Five tricks from a neuroscientist to strengthen memory (Portuguese version)

Lack of physical exercise

"Obesity, hypertension and diabetes are associated with up to 50% of dementia cases. Improving risk factors, such as sedentary lifestyles that contribute to the development of these conditions, could significantly reduce dementia rates," reveals Alvaro Pascual-Leone.

Lack of social interaction

“Having limited social interaction is associated with a higher risk of dementia. The overall survival rate increases by 50% if you have strong social relationships. More than 80% of centenarians communicate with a friend or family member on a daily basis,” explains Smita Patel.

Lack of quality sleep

“Lack of sleep, especially sleeping less than five to six hours a night, is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia later in life,” continues the doctor.

Read Also: To strengthen the brain, bet on these four exercises (Portuguese version)

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