A simple practice reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 40 percent.
A recent scientific study revealed that engaging in mental activities such as reading, writing, or learning a new language may contribute to reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 40 percent, and may also delay its onset for several years.
According to the results of the study published in the journal Neurology of the American Academy of Neurology , continuous mental stimulation from childhood to advanced age plays a key role in promoting cognitive health and reducing the likelihood of mental decline .
Lead researcher Andrea Zammit from the Rush Alzheimer’s Research Centre explained that long-term exposure to intellectually stimulating environments is a significant factor in protecting the brain as we age.
The study included 1,939 participants in their eighties who did not have dementia at the start of the research, and they were followed for about 8 years.
During this period, 551 people developed the disease, while 719 others showed symptoms of mild cognitive impairment. The results showed that participants who maintained high levels of mental activity throughout their lives developed the disease approximately five years later compared to those who did not.
Dementia, of which Alzheimer’s is the most common form, is one of the most prominent global health challenges, in the absence of a cure so far, making prevention through healthy lifestyles and continuous mental stimulation one of the most important methods to combat the disease.
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