Vascular dementia it is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease (in Russia the first!). If scientists are not yet able to understand the exact causes of Alzheimer's disease, in the case of vascular dementia all have been clear. It develops when the vascular system supplying blood to the brain, is damaged. If the cells of the brain do not receive blood, they eventually die, which becomes the cause of the onset of dementia.
She sometimes comes suddenly, as a result of stroke, and may develop over a long period with the aging process. Alzheimer's disease is still poorly known, incurable condition, and vascular dementia It can be prevented in most cases. It's enough to adjust the way of life.
For example, to stop smoking, because of which the body is vasoconstriction. It is necessary to fight high cholesterol and hypertension, not to abandon regular exercise. People with high blood pressure the risk of vascular dementia is three times higher than average.
Experts advise to limit the use of alcohol and be sure to fight obesity. Many owners of superfluous kilograms know that the risk of heart attack or make type 2 diabetes, but that they do not particularly frightening. However, the prospect of becoming a victim of dementia may seem a much more challenging to quickly take weight loss.
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