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A healthy lifestyle is advised in the prevention and treatment of most chronic diseases. Recent studies have assessed that adopting a healthy lifestyle can help slow the progression of dementia and prolong life.
1. How is a healthy lifestyle related to dementia?
A healthy lifestyle is a lifestyle that includes exercise, participation in awareness classes and the right combination of a diet. To demonstrate that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce dementia in the elderly and prolong life, researchers performed the following studies:
A US single-lifestyle study Being healthy is associated with increased life expectancy in both men and women. This study also shows that these people have a high percentage of living the rest of their lives without Alzheimer's disease (this is the most common form of dementia). Things that scientists have discovered after doing this study include:
Findings suggest that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life. But importantly, the increased life expectancy does not mean that people with Alzheimer's disease will live longer. That means a healthy lifestyle has to be done before the disease and it helps prolong the duration of the disease. It is also estimated that the incidence of the disease will increase higher than in the coming years. Part of it is related to an unreasonable lifestyle, increased life expectancy. Because the older people get, the greater their risk of developing dementia. That's because older age is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. So to investigate this issue further, a team of US and Swiss researchers analyzed the impact of a healthy lifestyle on people living years without Alzheimer's disease. In the study, it was conducted in 2449 people aged 65 years and older. These people had no history of dementia. Participants completed detailed dietary and lifestyle questionnaires. The healthy lifestyle score is based on the following criteria:
People follow the Mediterranean diet (a diet rich in whole grains, green leafy vegetables, berries and low in calories). fast food, less fried food and red meat); Participate in cognitive stimulating activities at the end of life (including reading, going to museums, doing crosswords); Get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week; No smoking; Drink alcohol sparingly. For each of the above lifestyle factors participants received a score of 1 if they met the healthy criteria and 0 point if they did not. The final score will range from 0 to 5. A higher score indicates a healthier lifestyle. The final results after conducting the research people have commented:
On average, people with a healthy lifestyle will have an increased life expectancy of 23-24 years. But for people with a less healthy lifestyle, their life expectancy will be about 17-21 years shorter. Although studies have not been able to closely evaluate all the causes and factors related to longevity and can be limited, there is error. But after this investigation, the researchers concluded that life expectancy was extended by a healthy lifestyle and would not be associated with an increase in the number of years living with Alzheimer's disease. Which only prolongs the time they don't get sick. Through research and evaluation, when we lead a healthy lifestyle will help you live longer and prolong life without dementia.
2. Notes when implementing a healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of many diseases, including dementia has been proven. Some notes when implementing a healthy lifestyle include:
Should implement a healthy lifestyle as soon as possible and need to do it persistently. Not all regimens are right for everyone, so find the methods that work best for you. The exercise should be gradually increased to reduce overwork and should be performed in accordance with the current medical condition. You can choose from a variety of methods, such as walking, jogging, swimming... Quitting smoking can be difficult for some smokers. If you find it difficult, seek professional support and family members. To increase the effectiveness of smoking cessation. Engaging in a healthy lifestyle can increase the number of years of life without dementia, by delaying the onset of dementia. Therefore, it is necessary to implement a healthy lifestyle early before getting sick to effectively prevent disease and prolong life.
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