A new study of more than 29,000 older adults has identified six habits that are linked with a lower risk of dementia.
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Memory naturally declines gradually as people age. Some older people may develop dementia, an umbrella term that can include Alzheimer’s, and generally describes a deterioration in cognitive function that goes beyond the normal effects of aging. But for many, “memory loss can merely be senescent forgetfulness,” write the authors of the BMJ study – like forgetting the name of that TV program you used to love, or that pesky fact you wanted to look up.
At the start of the study, researchers conducted baseline memory tests as well as testing for the APOE gene. They also surveyed participants about their daily habits. Participants were sorted into one of three groups – favourable, average and unfavourable – based on their lifestyle.– Physical exercise: Doing at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week.– Alcohol: Never drank or drank occasionally.
The results show that “more is better of these behaviors,” says Hogervorst – in other words, the more healthy lifestyle factors you can combine, the better your chances of preserving your memory and staving off dementia.Article content The study stands out because of its size and follow-up over time, and because it was conducted in China, whereas “most publications are based on western high income countries,” Carol Brayne, a professor of public health medicine at the University of Cambridge who researches older people and dementia, said in an email.
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