10 Bad Daily Habits That INCREASE Your Risk Of DEMENTIA!

Did you know that approximately 7 million Americans who are 65 years of age or older have Alzheimer's disease?

Dementia is a serious condition that impacts memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday activities. While aging and genetics may play significant roles in the development of dementia, our daily habits also have a substantial impact on our risk.

Many of us unknowingly engage in activities that may increase our chances of developing dementia later in life.
Understanding how these everyday actions affect our brain health is crucial for making positive changes.

In today’s video, we will explain 10 daily habits that may increase the risk of dementia.

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⌛Timestamps:
⏱️ Intro - 0:00
⏱️ Lack of Sleep - 00:56
⏱️ Lack of Physical Exercise - 02:29
⏱️ Skipping Breakfast - 04:18
⏱️ Excessive Stress - 06:00
⏱️ Smoking - 07:32
⏱️ Excessive Alcohol Consumption - 09:24
⏱️ Inadequate Sunlight Exposure - 11:05
⏱️ Poor Diet - 12:45
⏱️ Dehydration - 14:33
⏱️ Overuse of Technology - 16:21
⏱️ Blueberries - 18:19
⏱️ Salmon - 18:47
⏱️ Leafy Greens - 19:14
⏱️ Walnuts - 19:41
⏱️ Turmeric - 20:07

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✍️ Summary:
Lack of Sleep

Sleep is essential for various bodily functions, particularly the brain. During deep sleep, the brain performs critical maintenance tasks, including clearing out toxins that accumulate during waking hours. One of these toxins is beta-amyloid, a protein that, when accumulated, forms plaques commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease, a leading cause of dementia. Without adequate sleep, the brain struggles to remove beta-amyloid, leading to its buildup.

Lack of Sleep

Sleep is essential for various bodily functions, particularly the brain. During deep sleep, the brain performs critical maintenance tasks, including clearing out toxins that accumulate during waking hours. One of these toxins is beta-amyloid, a protein that, when accumulated, forms plaques commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease, a leading cause of dementia. Without adequate sleep, the brain struggles to remove beta-amyloid, leading to its buildup.

Skipping Breakfast

Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day because it provides the initial fuel for both the body and the brain after an overnight fast. When breakfast is skipped, the brain is deprived of the essential nutrients and glucose it needs to function optimally. Glucose is the brain’s primary energy source, and without it, cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and learning may be impaired.

Excessive Stress

When the body experiences stress, it releases stress hormones like cortisol. While these hormones are crucial for managing short-term stress, chronic exposure to high levels of cortisol may have detrimental effects on the brain, particularly the hippocampus, which is responsible for memory and learning. Over time, elevated cortisol levels may cause atrophy in the hippocampus, leading to memory impairment and cognitive decline.

For more information, please watch the video until the very end.
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[ChrisGroggyCreaser]

Crikey!!... :( *But skipping' Breakfast Is ESSENTIAL!!.... :) CHRONIC stress is TERRIBLE FOR U!!... :(

[patriciasalyers]

why don't you get on with the info nothing you have said so far is useless !!!why not tell the info then ifg you want to hear your voice then we can get on with life

[Christina-lull]

What if you’re doing intermittent fasting where you don’t eat in the morning?