- According to WHO, there are about 60 million people worldwide with Alzheimer’s disease.
- In 2022, the video game Panoramix became the first of its kind to be able to detect the primary signs of this condition.
- A balanced diet, good sleep, and early memory training are some tips to help delay the onset of dementia.
It is estimated that there are one million 300 thousand people in Mexico with Alzheimer’s diseaseMostly people over 65. This form is considered the most common cause of dementia, and although all people are at risk, women have been found to be 70% more likely to develop the disease than men.
According to Alexandra Turutoglu, a neurologist at Mass General Brigham, the answer to this phenomenon is quite complex. He recently gave a presentation at the United Nations Division of Occupational Health, Safety and Management in which he spoke about his research on memory retention and brain aging.
Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease
In the United States, almost two out of three patients with Alzheimer’s disease They are women. Although Dr. Turutoglu mentions that this figure is misleading. As people age, the risk of dementia increases and Since women have a longer life expectancy, there are more women with this disease.
When analyzing men and women of the same age, it is not clear whether women are at greater risk. The specialist claims that investigations in this regard are not conclusive. Some studies suggest that there may be differences between men and women in risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease due to biological factors such as genetic differences or the role of female hormones such as estrogen. However, scientists continue to explore these possibilities.
However, it is clear that there are three main factors that increase risk of dementia Alzheimer’sregardless of gender.
- Age: Aging is the most important risk factor. Although there is a type of Alzheimer’s disease that affects people under the age of 65, most people with the disease are older. It affects 17% of people aged 75 to 84 and 32% of people aged 85 and over.
- Genetics: Researchers have found some genes associated with increased risk. The most important gene identified so far is called APOE-e4.
- Family history: People who have a parent or sibling with this form of dementia are more likely to develop the disease.
Some of the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
- Ask the same questions over a short period of time.
- Lose items often.
- Difficulty finding words when expressing yourself (problems remembering words when speaking and writing).
- Difficulty in planning and problem solving.
- Forget to pay bills or forget you bought something and buy it again.
- Refrain from social activities.
- Mood and personality changes, such as depression or anxiety.
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