“3 Things You Can Do to Prevent Dementia: Exercise, Housework, and Socializing”

2023-04-17 09:09:16

April 17, 2023 at 17:04

In recent years, dementia has tended to become younger. According to research, it is estimated that by 2039, more than 300,000 people in Hong Kong will suffer from dementia. Do 1 thing to prevent dementia? Forgetfulness equals brain degeneration? A neurologist pointed out that a study of 500,000 people in the United States found that as long as three things are done well, the risk of dementia can be reduced, and one of them can reduce the risk by 35% and help prevent stroke .

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3 things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia

Neurologist Chen Long said in the “Health 2.0” program “Famous Doctor’s Viewpoint” that a recent study published in the “Journal of the American Academy of Neurology” on 500,000 people pointed out that as long as three things are done well, you can effectively reduce the risk of obesity. Risk of dementia:

frequent exercise

do more housework

social contact

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Neurologist Chen Long pointed out that exercise is the most important part, which can reduce the risk of dementia by as much as 35%. The easiest form of exercise is walking, but how you walk is just as important as how fast you walk.

1. Walking style: It is recommended to increase the pace when walking. Even if the body coordination is not good at the beginning, there is no need to worry. You can gradually increase the pace in small steps. It doesn’t matter if you walk slowly, the most important thing is to act first.

2. Walking speed: Walking speed should be so fast that you can feel your heart beat faster, and it is better to breathe a little, so as to achieve the effect of exercise.

In addition, Dr. Chen Long suggested to find someone to exercise with, and chat while walking. While exercising and training the brain, there are also social activities to encourage each other. In this way, we can go longer and farther.

Dr. Chen pointed out that exercising more can improve muscle coordination, improve nerve and blood vessel function, thereby avoiding brain degeneration and even reducing the risk of stroke. Therefore, he suggested to start exercising more, doing more housework, and socializing more now, so as to keep your brain healthy and active, and stay away from the risk of dementia.

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[Same Gayon]: 10 Warning Signs of Dementia

According to the Department of Health, the following conditions may be warning signs of dementia:

1. Memory loss that affects daily life

2. Decreased ability to process things and solve problems

3. Difficulty performing familiar tasks

4. Confused regarding time and direction

5. Difficulties in understanding visual images and spatial relationships

6. Difficulty in speaking or writing selected words

7. Placing objects everywhere and not being able to review the placement process

8. Declining judgment

9. Loss of enthusiasm and initiative in work or social activities

10. Mood or personality changes

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