The doctor spoke about the connection of certain diseases with the risk of developing Alzheimer's

Maria Cherdak, a senior researcher at the Laboratory of Neurogeriatrics at the Russian Gerontological Research and Clinical Center of Pirogov University, a neurologist, PhD, spoke on Friday, April 10, about diseases that can increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease.

The specialist noted in an interview with the website kp.ru The disease is based on neuroinflammation, a chronic inflammatory process in the central nervous system (CNS). It can be affected by both chronic diseases and genetic characteristics, clarifies 360.ru .

She explained that we are talking about pathologies and bad habits that have a negative effect on the walls of blood vessels, reports RT. The immune system triggers inflammation when trying to deal with damage.

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Earlier, on April 8, neurologist Pavel Khoroshev told NSN that keeping a diary trains memory and concentration through analyzing events and fixing thoughts.

Neuroscientist Christian Jarrett explained in Science Focus on March 29 which six daily habits help maintain cognitive function and reduce the risk of dementia with age.

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