The expert warned about the risk of early dementia due to stress in zoomers

Constant stress and high cortisol levels can increase the risk of developing early dementia in young and middle-aged people. Olga Shuppo, the founder and scientific director of the Grand Clinic network, told Izvestia about this on March 23.

"Modern research suggests that genetics is not the main cause of early dementia. Lifestyle, immunity, social activity, and diet largely determine the risk of developing this disease," she noted.

According to the expert, high cortisol levels are associated with the development of autoimmune, oncological and degenerative diseases of the nervous system. At the same time, lifestyle, immune status, nutrition and the level of social activity play a key role in the risks of dementia.

The expert stressed that over the past 10-15 years, people have significantly increased the load on the brain due to the constant use of gadgets and information flow. According to her, the human body does not have time to adapt to such changes, which leads to increased stress.

"Young people and middle-aged people are at risk, they are the ones who are most susceptible to the influence of technology, gadgets and, in general, "information noise." Now 25-30-year-olds may have a more depleted body than, for example, 50-60-year—olds who managed to develop the adaptive resources of their body in their youth," she added.

An additional risk factor is chronic inflammation in the body. According to the expert, sluggish inflammatory processes in various body systems can go unnoticed for a long time, but at the same time they constantly activate the immune system. This leads to damage to blood vessels, including the brain, which can cause disruption of its functions. The specialist emphasized the importance of timely detection and treatment of inflammatory processes, as they can contribute to the development of chronic diseases and weakened immunity.

A diet with an excess of simple carbohydrates also has a negative effect. Such a diet, according to the expert, contributes to the disruption of metabolic processes and supports chronic inflammation in the body. In addition, Shuppo noted that the lack of cognitive load can accelerate the development of dementia. To keep the brain functioning, she recommended regular mental training, such as reading and memorizing information.

Medical Xpress magazine has found that type I diabetes is associated with a significantly higher risk of dementia compared to the absence of diabetes. At the same time, a similar relationship was found for type II diabetes, but it is less pronounced.

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