2.There are several different types of dementia, however, according to the WHO,the most common is Alzheimer's disease.

According to experts, you can reduce the risks of the disease by making small changes in lifestyle.

3.As a rule, there are seven typical early signs of the condition that should be paid attention to.

As explained in Alzheimer's ResearchUK, at first the symptoms are not obvious, since they develop rather slowly, but over time they increasingly affect daily activity:

4.Experts from the NHS explained that there is no specific way to prevent the development of dementia, but there are ways to reduce the risk of its development.

5.In particular, doctors recommend regular exercise,

quit smoking,

follow a balanced diet, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Previously, scientists from the CENTER for Neurodegenerative Research ASU-Banner (NDRC) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were able to develop a new model for the development of Alzheimer's disease.In particular, a link was found between the accumulation of toxic plaques in the brain, called amyloids, with degeneration of the brain and glial cells that usually protect it.

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  1. Memory problems.A person begins to forget recent events, names and faces.
  2. Repeatability:The same questions asked, the repetition of unusual behavior should be a reason to go to the hospital.
  3. Forexample, people with dementia forget where the keys should lie, cups should stand, etc.
  4. In dementia, a person begins to confuse morning with night, events and dates.
  5. Problems with navigation. People may not know their whereabouts or get lost, especially in unfamiliar places.
  6. Communication problems A person strugglesto find the right words and loses their train of thought or conversation.
  7. Mood changes: Increased anxiety or irritability, loss of self-confidence.