6 Factors that could cause Dementia (and How to Avoid Them)
Physionic
Nov 4, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Address obesity to reduce dementia risk
Obesity alone contributes uniquely to dementia risk, even after researchers control for other related factors like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Correct cataracts to lower dementia risk
People who have their cataracts surgically corrected show a reduced risk of dementia compared to those who leave their cataracts untreated.
Prioritize frequent social contact to reduce dementia risk
Having a small social network is not a convincing dementia risk, but having infrequent social contact in general is a risk factor.
Monitor LDL cholesterol to reduce dementia risk
For every 1 millimole per liter increase in LDL cholesterol, there is an associated 8% increase in dementia risk.
Address air pollution to mitigate dementia risk
Micro and nanoparticles from air pollution, prevalent in cities and industrial areas, are now considered a consensus risk factor for dementia.
Assess social isolation with three simple questions
You may be considered socially isolated if you answer 'yes' to two of three questions: living alone, seeing friends/family less than once a month, and not participating in weekly group activities.
Monitor blood pressure changes to detect dementia risk
People with a history of high blood pressure who develop dementia often experience a sudden, unexplained drop in blood pressure about five years before their diagnosis.
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