The research group analyzed the data of more than 24,000 patients and found that dementia can follow 4 main health paths: psychological conditions, brain dysfunction, mild cognitive disorders and heart disease.
Researchers have found that each path has its own unique characteristics that distinguish a certain population category that helps doctors diagnose the disease faster and more precisely.
The study showed that more than a quarter of cases was the result of a consistent series of health problems, such as high blood pressure, followed by depression, which increases the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease.
This discovery contributes to the support of the development of treatment plans for each patient, where early intervention in diseases that are not associated with the brain, such as control of blood pressure and cholesterol through certain drugs, can reduce the risk of dementia.
Dr. Timothy Zhang, the main researcher in the study, noted that the emphasis on serial patterns of development of the disease instead of individual diagnoses can improve the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and expand the possibilities of early intervention.
Studies show that changes in lifestyle, such as preventing hearing loss, maintaining social networks and the dismissal of smoking, play an important role in reducing the risk of dementia.
It also includes signs of an early disease: memory loss, concentration of complexity and mood disorder, as well as less noticeable sensory symptoms, such as visual changes, hearing and balance.
Experts emphasize the importance of including these sensory symptoms in diagnostic tests in order to enhance the early detection of the disease.
Recent studies show that physical exercises regularly, after a healthy diet and simple mental exercises, help maintain brain health and reduce the risk of dementia.
Nevertheless, researchers warn that excessive exercises with high density can lead to serious complications of health, such as cerebral bleeding.
The study was published in the Lancet medical journal.
Source: Daily Mail
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