In this blog series, you will learn everything important about dementia prevention<\/strong>, the most significant risk factors<\/strong>, and concrete measures with which you can actively protect your brain and keep it functioning well \u2013 into old age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are different types of demential diseases that differ in their causes and manifestations \u2013 but partly overlap in their risk factors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The so-called vascular dementia arises from circulatory disorders<\/strong> in the brain<\/strong> (e.g. atherosclerosis, strokes, or other cardiovascular diseases). Due to the lack of oxygen, nerve cells are damaged and gradually destroyed over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, the accumulation of degenerated proteins \u2013 mainly beta-amyloid plaques<\/strong> and tau fibrils<\/strong> \u2013 leads to the breakdown and destruction of nerve cells and synaptic connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, the deposition of degenerated proteins \u2013 mainly beta-amyloid plaque<\/strong>s and tau fibrils<\/strong> \u2013 leads to the degradation and destruction of nerve cells and synaptic connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does that sound familiar to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such situations can happen to anyone \u2013 even at a younger age. In this blog series, you will receive practical tips for dementia prevention<\/strong> and learn how to actively protect your brain and keep it functioning efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smoking <\/strong>is one of the strongest risk factors for dementia. Nicotine and other harmful substances damage the blood vessels, promote arteriosclerosis, and cause circulatory disorders in the brain. In addition, they lead to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, which permanently damage nerve cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop smoking immediately.<\/strong> Even a few smoke-free weeks improve blood circulation in the brain and significantly reduce your risk of dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a long time, it was assumed that mental performance inevitably declines with age. But that\u2019s not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The brain has the ability of neuroplasticity <\/strong>\u2013 it can renew itself and form new synapses even into old age. However, this requires regular mental training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Challenge your brain every day: reading, learning, making music, languages, or brain games activate neuronal networks. In this way, you specifically promote your mental fitness and prevent dementia. You can find more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The brain requires a continuous supply of blood and oxygen. Cardiovascular diseases<\/strong> such as high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, or heart failure reduce cerebral blood flow and are considered major risk factors for dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is good for the heart and vessels also protects the brain: pay attention to a balanced diet, regular physical activity<\/strong>, and blood pressure control<\/strong>. In this way, you reduce your risk twice over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Too little physical activity promotes high blood pressure, overweight, and diabetes \u2013 all of which are risk factors for dementia. In addition, lack of exercise inhibits the release of so-called neurotrophic factors<\/strong> that promote the growth of new nerve cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go for brain-friendly exercise<\/strong>: sports that activate both body and mind at the same time not only increase your fitness but also have a proven protective effect against dementia. You can find more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The brain makes up only about 2% of our body weight but consumes around 20% of the total energy. Therefore, a high-quality supply of nutrients<\/strong> is essential. An unhealthy diet reduces mental performance and additionally promotes cardiovascular diseases \u2013 both of which significantly increase the risk of dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opt for a brain-friendly diet<\/strong> rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats (e.g. omega-3 fatty acids). Avoid highly processed foods, sugar, and trans fats. You can find more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A healthy lifestyle with sufficient exercise, a balanced diet, and mental activity can significantly reduce your risk of dementia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start today \u2013 thanks to your brain\u2019s neuroplasticity, it\u2019s never too late!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How to reduce your personal risk of dementia? We all have today the possibility to live longer and healthier. Thanks …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1904,"parent":0,"template":"","ratgeber-category":[22],"class_list":["post-1940","ratgeber","type-ratgeber","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","ratgeber-category-art-of-aging"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ratgeber\/1940","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ratgeber"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ratgeber"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ratgeber\/1940\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2062,"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ratgeber\/1940\/revisions\/2062"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1940"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ratgeber-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hi-resort.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ratgeber-category?post=1940"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Dementia is not just dementia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Vascular dementia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Neurodegenerative dementia (e.g. Alzheimer\u2019s)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Early signs \u2013 or just forgetfulness?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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However, if memory lapses occur more frequently, especially after the age of 60, the question arises: Is it just normal forgetfulness, or are these already early signs of dementia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRisk factors for dementia \u2013 and what you can do against them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Smoking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Low mental activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Cardiovascular diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Lack of physical activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Unhealthy diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion: Dementia prevention begins in everyday life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n