Doctor shares ‘basic principle’ for ‘significant’ dementia risk reduction – it’s ‘easy’
By 2050, the number of cases of dementia worldwide is expected to triple to over 150 million. What is worrying is that what you put into your body can make you more prone to a mind-blowing state. “The good news is that … there are things we can do to significantly reduce the risk,” said Dr. Julia Jones, speaking on ITV’s This Morning.
There are various health issues, from heart disease to strokes, that can set the stage for a brain condition.
Luckily, eating healthy is one of the best defenses you can add to your arsenal against these problems. And dementia is also not immune from this interference.
Dr. Jones emphasized that proper nutrition, healthy eating, eating at the right time of the day, and fasting are beneficial.
Speaking about it in the morning, she said, “We’ve never eaten as often as we do now.” [now].
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“We have become a culture in which we are fortunate—not for everyone, but for many people—to have [easy] access to food.
“So, we eat often and digest often, rather than spend [enough] time during fasting.
However, fasting can help control glucose, cholesterol, and weight gain, some of which are risk factors for dementia.
One of the more popular approaches is intermittent fasting, which means you don’t eat for a set period of time each day or week.
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While skipping meals can be beneficial, what you include in your diet is also key, as colorful fruits and vegetables are the “core” of a healthy diet.
You may have come across studies and research papers that highlight alcohol as a major risk factor for dementia, but Dr. Jones shared that the popular drink can be enjoyed in “moderate amounts.”
She said: “People who live to be 100 years old around the world without these diseases drink alcohol.”
According to the expert, red wine, beer and ale are all fair game, as long as you don’t overdo it.
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What’s more, a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open also supports this claim.
The team found that those who drank one glass a day had a 21% lower risk of dementia than non-drinkers.
While the researchers were unable to conclusively prove that alcohol was the cause of the lower risk, the study did find a correlation.
However, the researchers agreed that drinking in large quantities still increases the risk of a mind-blowing condition.
In addition, Dr. Jones explained that exercise can also reduce the risk of dementia.
She said: “The brain needs a blood supply, just like all of our cells in the body.
“And it doesn’t have to be the gym. It’s walking up the stairs [and] change that mentality about how to build a movement.”
Other effective interventions include staying mentally and socially active, swimming in cold water, and getting good sleep.
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