What is Dementia?
Dementia is a progressive cognitive condition characterised by multiple mental deficits such as memory loss, speech impediment, forgetfulness etc. Dementia isn't a disease but a general condition of cognitive dissonance typical of old age. The major types of dementia are:
1. Alzheimer's disease ( This is the most popular).
2. Lewy body dementia.
3. Frontotemporal dementia.
4. Vascular dementia.
5. Mixed dementia.
As there are different types of dementia so are there numerous factors that can increase the chance of having it. The following are The unbelievable factors of Dementia that you'd have never thought of.
1. Negative thinking: according to a new research on dementia by The Yale School Of Public Health, believing that elderly people are annoying or icky can increase the chance of you having Alzheimer's.
All old age stereotypes and negative thinking about ageing can trigger the development of Dementia. Prevent dementia by having good thoughts and positive thinking.
2. Alcoholism: excessive consumption of alcohol can cause damage to the cardiovascular system which may lead to heart disease. People with heart disease or high risk of having one are prone to having dementia ( vascular dementia). So therefore go easy on liquor.
3. Panic And Anxiety About Ageing: anxiety is the prolonged feeling of worry and fear that is irrational and uncontrollable. Worrying about growing old will increase the stress level which affects the brain negatively.
Stress is known to trigger the hypothelamic_ pituitary_ adrenal (HPA) axis, which stimulate the production of stress hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol.
These factors are not the cause of Dementia but they can trigger its development sporadically.
If you notice any symptoms of Dementia, kindly seek help.
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