Dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term for the gradual decline of memory and thinking, of which Alzheimer's disease is the best-known form. It develops from damage to the brain over many years.
Dementia at a glance
For whom
Everyone from middle age; early attention to hearing and blood pressure pays off.
Not for whom
Occasional forgetfulness is usually no cause for panic; watch for persistent decline.
In practice
Treat hearing loss, keep blood pressure and blood sugar healthy, exercise and stay socially active.
Key caveats
No supplement prevents dementia; it is about the sum of lifestyle factors.
Known
Not yet
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