Neuroscientist Explores Key Factors in Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
# Neuroscientist Discusses Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease
A neuroscientist addressed the question of what can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. In a video, he presented key insights into the condition, which affects brain function over time.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition, meaning its symptoms worsen gradually and become severe. It influences various functions of the brain. "Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition, which means the symptoms develop gradually over many years and eventually become more severe. It affects multiple brain functions," stated the NHS.
The cause of Alzheimer's is not fully known. Experts believe that several factors may elevate the risk of developing the disease. "The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is not yet fully understood, although a number of things are thought to increase your risk of developing the condition," according to the NHS.
Research indicates that lifestyle choices closely linked to cardiovascular health can heighten the risk for Alzheimer's. Factors such as smoking, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol all contribute. "Research shows that several lifestyle factors and conditions associated with cardiovascular disease can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease,” noted the NHS.
Alzheimer's typically impacts individuals over the age of 65. As people age, the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia increases significantly, with one in 14 people over 65 affected and one in every six individuals over 80. "Alzheimer's disease is most common in people over the age of 65. The risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia increases with age, affecting an estimated one in 14 people over the age of 65 and one in every six people over the age of 80," said the NHS.
