Walking detects risk of dementia

• May 8, 2024

The speed with which a person walks and the force that uses to close the fist of the hand, can be two indicators of risk to develop dementia or one disease cerebrovascular in the future.

According to a study presented at the annual conference of the American Academy of Neurology, which was held in New Orleans, those who walked more slowly showed a greater risk of dementia ; while those with less grip strength showed more risk of disease cerebrovascular.

"Although in older people, frailty and lower physical performance have been associated with an increased risk of dementia , until now we were not sure of the impact these factors had on middle-aged people, "the researchers said.

For the test, the behavior of 2,400 men and women was analyzed, with an average age of 62 years; who underwent tests of walking speed, grip strength and cognitive functions.

In addition, brain scans of the participants were performed, where it was found that 34 people developed dementia and 70 had disease cerebrovascular.

However, scientists will continue with the investigations to understand the link of the factors and if there are other situations involved.

Experts recommend a healthy and balanced diet, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and doing exercise regularly; In addition, it keeps track of the levels of blood pressure Y cholesterol .

What is senile dementia?

In accordance with Alzheimer Mexico IAP "A life expectancy", is a disease progressive, degenerative and irreversible cerebral cortex, which causes deterioration of memory, thinking and behavior, interfering with the ability to perform the activities of daily life.

Therefore, it is important to detect it in time, so that the specialist offers an adequate treatment that helps the patient to have a better quality of life.

Video Medicine: Reducing Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Video – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (May 2024).