Doctor Novoselov named simple ways to prevent dementia

Valery Novoselov, a neurologist, geriatrician and neurophysiologist, named three simple ways to prevent dementia.

In conversation with aif.ru On Wednesday, August 6, the specialist noted that dementia cannot be cured, but its development can be slowed down. According to him, the first step in diagnosing dementia is drug therapy.

Additionally, physical activity, a healthy diet, and cognitive training help slow down dementia. Novoselov emphasized the importance of socialization and mental activity, especially among the elderly. According to him, classes like language learning are useful not only at the first signs of illness, but also as a preventive measure.

The doctor attributed memory impairment, behavioral and emotional disorders to the first signs of dementia, writes RT.

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Earlier on August 6 360.ru with reference to experts, he wrote that due to undetected hearing loss, the risk of dementia increases with age. It is recommended to undergo annual examinations to detect brain diseases.

On August 5, cardiologist Maria Tchaikovsky warned that regular consumption of sausages increases the risk of chronic diseases and may become a factor provoking the development of cancer, hypertension and dementia, reports "Moscow 24".

At the same time, nutritionist Anton Polyakov listed foods that can harm health and increase the risk of developing dementia. According to him, this is about 80-90% of the assortment of a typical store — everything that contains fructose, sucrose and trans fats, the website notes. kp.ru .

At the end of July, Valery Novoselov, a neurologist, said that the risk of developing frontotemporal dementia can be determined by genetic analysis, but it is not an absolute guarantee. He also noted that the first sign of the disease is usually memory impairment.

Earlier, neurologist Olga Kosivtsova spoke about hobbies that reduce the risk of dementia. She attributed walks in the park, sewing, digital photography, music, dancing, theater and creative writing to these, NSN notes.

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