Here are six lifestyle changes we can make to help lessen the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s – from getting good sleep to managing stress
An estimated 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide and experts believe that figure is set to increase at a rapid rate. So much so, they estimate that by 2050, 139 million will be diagnosed with the disease.
The reason for this rise links to the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s and dementia â old age. Which explains why in the UK, the disease affects twice as many women compared to men, with women outliving men by approximately five years.
Other common causes of the disease, which primarily impacts memory and behaviour, can include family history, head injuries, and lifestyle factors and conditions associated with cardiovascular disease.
But there are lifestyle changes we can make to reduce our risk of Alzheimer’s and experts say it’s never too late to start. Here’s what we can doâ¦