Causes of Dementia

As indicated, there are a number of diseases that can cause dementia, some working in combination. There are also physical problems that can lead to the onset of dementia, including alcohol abuse, stroke and vitamin deficiency. While researchers believe that there is a genetic cause of dementia, it hasn’t been proven and is considered just one factor in developing the syndrome, much as obesity and diabetes contribute.

As with any disease, someone in prime physical condition stands a better chance of slowing the disease’s progress and making deterioration less obvious. Here are six suggestions that may help break the cycle of disease.

1)    Maintain a healthy weight – There is no direct link to obesity, but doctors believe the attendant health problems caused by weight gain – high blood pressure, diabetes and other ills – may activate other conditions in the body that lead to dementia.

2)    Don’t smoke – Tobacco has no place in a health regimen for the most vibrant people, and the narrowing of arteries and subsequent impaired blood flow may have some basis in speeding along dementia.

3)    Get physical – Moving around increases blood flow and general health. It’s always a good thing to remain active.

4)    Get involved – Social connections and interactions are a vital part of maintaining optimism and making your brain work harder. Continual neural stimulation is a good way to keep that part of the body properly exercised.