According to new WHO guidelines, smoking, high blood pressure, and loneliness increase the risk of the memory loss disease (dementia). The report suggests that improving lifestyle can prevent about 45% of cases.
Forgetting things with increasing age is considered a common problem, but it is not always just a sign of old age. It can also be a symptom of a serious illness called dementia.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently issued a new guideline, shedding light on the causes of this disease and measures for its prevention.
Dementia is a brain-related condition in which a person's memory gradually weakens. It also affects their ability to think and understand.
The patient is unable to perform daily tasks properly, such as remembering the names of loved ones or recognizing paths. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a person with dementia might even forget the name of a close friend.
According to the WHO report, some of our daily habits can significantly increase the risk of dementia. The report states that about 45% of cases can be prevented or delayed by improving lifestyle.
Consuming tobacco in any form, be it bidi, cigarette, is extremely harmful to the brain as well as the lungs. It constricts the brain's nerves, obstructing the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. This condition can eventually lead to dementia.
Persistent high blood pressure puts excessive pressure on the delicate blood vessels of the brain. If not controlled in time, it can gradually reduce the brain's functionality, leading to memory loss.
The WHO has particularly emphasized that people who are socially isolated or are struggling with loneliness and depression have an increased risk of dementia. Lack of social contact reduces brain activity, which weakens it from within.
The World Health Organization has also suggested some simple measures to reduce the risk of dementia, which can help keep the brain healthy.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended solely for the purpose of raising awareness about diseases and health-related issues. It is a substitute for qualified medical opinion. However, readers are advised not to try any medication, treatment, or remedy on their own, but to consult an expert or doctor related to that medical practice.
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