{"id":138182,"date":"2024-12-17T22:19:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=138182"},"modified":"2024-12-17T22:19:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:19:15","slug":"12-dementia-warning-signs-at-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=138182","title":{"rendered":"12 Dementia Warning Signs At 60"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/preventative-measures-dementia-by-age_uk_66decc9de4b0850940b55d66\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-internal-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"Researchers think\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"66decc9de4b0850940b55d66\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"buzz\" data-vars-type=\"web_internal_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"0\">Researchers think<\/a> that up to 45% of our dementia risk may be \u201cpotentially modifiable\u201d by changing some of our lifestyle choices. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>Medical journal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/commissions\/dementia-prevention-intervention-care#:~:text=Executive%20Summary,are%20risk%20factors%20for%20dementia.\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"The Lancet has shared\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/commissions\/dementia-prevention-intervention-care#:~:text=Executive%20Summary,are%20risk%20factors%20for%20dementia.\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"1\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lancet has shared<\/a> the best health decisions to make at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/preventative-measures-dementia-by-age_uk_66decc9de4b0850940b55d66\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-internal-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"every stage\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"66decc9de4b0850940b55d66\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"buzz\" data-vars-type=\"web_internal_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"2\">every stage<\/a> of our lives \u2015 and now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"a study conducted by economists\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"3\" rel=\"noopener\">a study conducted by economists<\/a> at the nonprofit research organization RAND has compared 181 risk factors to the development of dementia among 20,000 participants. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"The paper looked at data from \" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"4\" rel=\"noopener\">The paper looked at data from <\/a>the nationally representative <a href=\"https:\/\/hrs.isr.umich.edu\/about\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"American Health and Retirement Study\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/hrs.isr.umich.edu\/about\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"5\" rel=\"noopener\">American Health and Retirement Study<\/a> (which only includes individuals aged 50 and over) and estimated how likely different risk factors are to be linked to dementia two, four, and 20 years after a participant turns 60.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3><strong>Which risk factors would I look out for aged 60?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>First things first \u2015 this is an economic study and did not seek to prove causation. It only showed a link between two things, which is not the same as showing one causes the other. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"The researchers did notice \" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"6\" rel=\"noopener\">The researchers did notice <\/a>\u201cstatistically significant variation in dementia prevalence among persons approximately age 80 according to individuals\u2019 observed characteristics when they were about age 60,\u201d which they sought to look into. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"Per their data\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"7\" rel=\"noopener\">Per their data<\/a>, the risk factors for 60-year-olds which have been associate with an increased risk of dementia may be: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<ol>\n<li>Having poor physical health<\/li>\n<li>Having a stroke<\/li>\n<li>Having lower cognitive abilities<\/li>\n<li>Having functional limitations<\/li>\n<li>Having particular genes<\/li>\n<li>Never having worked or having worked only a few years<\/li>\n<li>Having diabetes or a body mass index of 35 or more <\/li>\n<li>Never drinking alcohol or drinking excessively<\/li>\n<li>Never exercising<\/li>\n<li>Scoring low on various physical tests<\/li>\n<li>Being less conscientious<\/li>\n<li>Having low engagement in hobbies and novel information activities. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>The researchers also found that not having a private healthcare plan aged 60 was linked to an increased risk of dementia, but this data was found in the US, where healthcare access is very different. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzheimersresearchuk.org\/about-us\/our-influence\/policy-work\/reports\/tackling-inequalities-in-dementia-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"UK data also suggests \" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.alzheimersresearchuk.org\/about-us\/our-influence\/policy-work\/reports\/tackling-inequalities-in-dementia-risk\/\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"8\" rel=\"noopener\">UK data also suggests <\/a>that poverty and inequality \u2015 which the US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"study linked\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3207-1.html\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"9\" rel=\"noopener\">study linked<\/a> to an increased risk of dementia \u2015 are associated with worse cognitive outcomes here too. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3><strong>What should I do if I\u2019m worried about dementia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>Again, the above signs are absolutely not definite proof you\u2019ll develop dementia. The economists only sought to find a correlation, though maintaining as healthy and social a lifestyle as you can does seem to help to keep your brain well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/five-minute-dementia-risk-test_uk_67459813e4b0afc053137056\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-internal-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"test your dementia risk and \" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"67459813e4b0afc053137056\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"buzz\" data-vars-type=\"web_internal_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"10\">test your dementia risk and <\/a>modify any lifestyle changes that may help to reduce it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>If you suspect you or someone you love may be experiencing signs of dementia \u2015 many of which are not well-known; you can read up on them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"on the NHS\u2019 site\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis\/\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"11\" rel=\"noopener\">on the NHS\u2019 site<\/a> \u2015<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis\/diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"the NHS says\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis\/diagnosis\/\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"12\" rel=\"noopener\">the NHS says<\/a> it\u2019s important to see a GP as soon as possible. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>That\u2019s because the sooner suspected dementia is treated, the better the outcome and the more prepared the dementia patient and their family are to handle the condition. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primary-cli cli cli-text \">\n<p>\u201cWith treatment and support from healthcare professionals, family, and friends, many people are able to lead active, fulfilling lives with dementia,\u201d the health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis\/diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" class=\" js-entry-link cet-external-link\" data-vars-item-name=\"service adds\" data-vars-item-type=\"text\" data-vars-unit-name=\"676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\" data-vars-unit-type=\"buzz_body\" data-vars-target-content-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis\/diagnosis\/\" data-vars-target-content-type=\"url\" data-vars-type=\"web_external_link\" data-vars-subunit-name=\"article_body\" data-vars-subunit-type=\"component\" data-vars-position-in-subunit=\"13\" rel=\"noopener\">service adds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"cli cli-related-articles js-cet-subunit\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_GB\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v3.3&amp;appId=238320442863988&amp;autoLogAppEvents=1\" async=\"async\" defer=\"defer\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/dementia-warning-signs-at-60_uk_676150cfe4b0675a66947bb7\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Researchers think that up to 45% of our dementia risk may be \u201cpotentially modifiable\u201d by changing some of our lifestyle choices. 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