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Dementia is a normal part of aging.
Dementia is a normal part of aging.
False
Men have a greater chance of having Alzheimer's disease than women.
Men have a greater chance of having Alzheimer's disease than women.
False
High blood glucose levels are not related to heart health and dementia.
High blood glucose levels are not related to heart health and dementia.
False
Being overweight or obese in mid-life does not increase the risk of developing dementia.
Being overweight or obese in mid-life does not increase the risk of developing dementia.
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Quitting smoking can increase the risk of developing dementia.
Quitting smoking can increase the risk of developing dementia.
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Drinking alcohol in moderation (less than 12 drinks/week) increases the risk of developing dementia.
Drinking alcohol in moderation (less than 12 drinks/week) increases the risk of developing dementia.
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Regular physical activity can increase the risk of dementia.
Regular physical activity can increase the risk of dementia.
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Social isolation has no effect on the risk of developing dementia.
Social isolation has no effect on the risk of developing dementia.
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Age is a modifiable risk factor for dementia.
Age is a modifiable risk factor for dementia.
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Women have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than men.
Women have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than men.
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High blood pressure is a risk factor for vascular dementia.
High blood pressure is a risk factor for vascular dementia.
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Heart disease is unrelated to the risk of developing dementia.
Heart disease is unrelated to the risk of developing dementia.
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Uncontrolled levels of blood glucose and blood pressure can decrease the risk of developing dementia.
Uncontrolled levels of blood glucose and blood pressure can decrease the risk of developing dementia.
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Obesity in mid-life decreases the risk of developing dementia.
Obesity in mid-life decreases the risk of developing dementia.
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Staying socially engaged may increase the risk of dementia.
Staying socially engaged may increase the risk of dementia.
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Regular physical activity can increase the risk of developing dementia.
Regular physical activity can increase the risk of developing dementia.
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Study Notes
Risk Factors for Dementia
- There are two types of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable (age, gender, and genetics) and modifiable (lifestyle and behavior changes)
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors
- Age: 65+ is the biggest recognized risk factor for dementia
- Gender: Women have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's disease than men, possibly due to longer lifespan, fluctuating estrogen levels, and health disorders
- Genetics: A risk factor that cannot be changed
Modifiable Risk Factors
Physical Health
- High Blood Pressure (HTN): Increases the risk of developing dementia, specifically vascular dementia, due to its effects on the heart, arteries, and blood circulation
- High Blood Glucose (DM): Affects heart health, which is related to brain health, and increases the risk of developing dementia
- Heart Disease: Related to stroke, which can lead to dementia
- Obesity in Mid-Life: Increases the risk of developing dementia and raises the possibility of acquiring additional risk factors like DM2
- Smoking: Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of developing dementia
- Excessive Drinking: Consuming more than 12 drinks/week increases the risk of developing dementia
Lifestyle and Behavior
- Being Sedentary: Increases the risk of developing dementia
- Social Isolation: May increase the risk of dementia, while staying socially engaged may slow the progression of the disease
- Depression: 90% higher chance of developing dementia compared to individuals without the risk factor
Diet and Nutrition
- Poor Diet: An unhealthy diet high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt increases the chance of acquiring dementia and cardiovascular disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Severe or Recurrent Head Traumas: Increases the risk of developing dementia, possibly due to brain damage initiating a process that might eventually lead to dementia
- Falls: The biggest cause of brain injuries, especially dangerous for adults
Risk Factors for Dementia
- There are two types of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable (age, gender, and genetics) and modifiable (lifestyle and behavior changes)
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors
- Age: 65+ is the biggest recognized risk factor for dementia
- Gender: Women have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's disease than men, possibly due to longer lifespan, fluctuating estrogen levels, and health disorders
- Genetics: A risk factor that cannot be changed
Modifiable Risk Factors
Physical Health
- High Blood Pressure (HTN): Increases the risk of developing dementia, specifically vascular dementia, due to its effects on the heart, arteries, and blood circulation
- High Blood Glucose (DM): Affects heart health, which is related to brain health, and increases the risk of developing dementia
- Heart Disease: Related to stroke, which can lead to dementia
- Obesity in Mid-Life: Increases the risk of developing dementia and raises the possibility of acquiring additional risk factors like DM2
- Smoking: Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of developing dementia
- Excessive Drinking: Consuming more than 12 drinks/week increases the risk of developing dementia
Lifestyle and Behavior
- Being Sedentary: Increases the risk of developing dementia
- Social Isolation: May increase the risk of dementia, while staying socially engaged may slow the progression of the disease
- Depression: 90% higher chance of developing dementia compared to individuals without the risk factor
Diet and Nutrition
- Poor Diet: An unhealthy diet high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt increases the chance of acquiring dementia and cardiovascular disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Severe or Recurrent Head Traumas: Increases the risk of developing dementia, possibly due to brain damage initiating a process that might eventually lead to dementia
- Falls: The biggest cause of brain injuries, especially dangerous for adults
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Learn about the two types of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable and modifiable. Discover how age, gender, and genetics contribute to the risk of dementia.
