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Caring for memory loss should start early

Caring for memory loss should start early

It is estimated that in the coming decades, in Brazil, the number of people over 65 will double, which will have a socioeconomic impact for which we are not yet prepared . In terms of public health, there is concern about neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and how to avoid them.

Unfortunately, there are as yet no treatments that change the natural history of neurodegenerative diseases. But would it be possible, through healthy habits, to curb neurological loss as age, for example, loss of memory and attention?

The brain is eager for new information and we have billions of neurons hanging around waiting for our orders.

First, a fundamental concept of neurobiology says that "just born to die". This means that with each passing day we have fewer neurons in our brain and therefore there is a process of "natural" involution of our brain mass. However, and this the vast majority of people forget, every neuron that used to make 10,000 connections now, at 50 or 60, makes 100,000 connections. Therefore, this age group can say that it reached its apex of cognitive functioning. Therefore, the concept here deals with "quality" of nerve connections rather than "quantity." Another important point in this discussion concerns the fact that some people present a "faster loss" of their neurons with age. Sometimes this may mean the beginning of a neurodegenerative process. In fact, recent studies with functional imaging using positron emission tomography and radiotracer for beta-amyloid protein are demonstrating that individuals with this accelerated loss would be at a greater "risk" for developing Alzheimer's.

It is never late for prevention

Finally, the question arises as to how to avoid, at a later age, the loss of noble functions such as memory and attention. Here, the concept of "the sooner the better" can make all the difference. That means, then, that we should be worried at the age of 20 with our brain of 65. "The sooner the better" ...

And the tips for everyone, particularly the younger ones, would include more fish, small portions of red meat, fruits and vegetables, olive oil, a glass of red wine and grains of the family of nuts, nuts, etc. Another tip relates to regular physical activity and social activity, ie interacting with other people, meeting new people, leaving home, and finally learning something new whenever you can - be it a foreign language, driving, sewing, anything . The brain is eager for new information and we have billions of neurons hanging around waiting for our orders.

At the end of the day, those who care for their brains throughout their lives will be more likely to experience the third age with ease.


Scientists discover protein that has anti-inflammatory action

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