The doctor listed ways to delay dementia

Valery Novoselov, a geriatrician, neurologist and head of the Department of Gerontology at Moscow State University, listed ways to delay dementia. In conversation with aif.ru On Thursday, June 11, the expert noted that regular physical activity, a balanced diet, constant mental activity and an active social life remain the best prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders.

According to Novoselov, adults are recommended to devote at least 150 minutes a week to aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling or Nordic walking. He also stressed the importance of proper nutrition and continuous learning, noting that a high level of education is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.

In addition, the expert drew attention to the negative impact of social isolation. According to him, lonely elderly people are more likely to experience Alzheimer's disease, and effective drugs for its prevention currently do not exist. kp.ru .

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On the eve of June 10, Novoselov told what factors can trigger the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In his opinion, Alzheimer's disease is most likely a polyethological disease, that is, it develops under the influence of several factors at once.

Neurologist Ekaterina Demyanovskaya said on June 3 that cycling helps reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. While cycling, the brain gets more oxygen, which has a positive effect on memory and concentration. 360.ru .

In May, Anastasia Koblova, a neurologist and specialist in cognitive disorders at the FMBA Center for Cognitive and Psychoemotional Health, said that social isolation and loneliness can affect brain function through several mechanisms at once. The brain lacks challenges, and the cognitive reserve is depleted. Because of this, the brain becomes more vulnerable to dementia, RT clarifies.

Also in May, Yanina Maksimova, a member of the Zhemchuzha folklore group, said that singing has a positive effect on lung function and can serve as a prevention of dementia. The artist explained that vocal lessons require deep diaphragmatic breathing, which improves blood circulation and respiratory system function.

In March, Irina Zhukova, a neurologist, neuropsychologist, integrative medicine doctor, Candidate of medical Sciences, associate professor, warned zoomers about the risks of early dementia due to chronic stress. In an interview with the Moscow City News Agency, she noted that healthy sleep, a balanced diet, physical activity and stress control help reduce the risk of cognitive impairment.