Kellyn Lee’s aging expert warned that if you have one little known disease, it may increase the risk of dementia, Informs a psychologist who has dedicated her life to the research of dementia in a recent contribution to Tictoku has highlighted specific disorders that can over time lead to further deterioration of cognitive functions.
“If you have MCI, a mild cognitive disorder, will it lead to dementia later?” Someone asked her on the social network. “Research has found that MCI actually can increase the risk of dementia, but it is not clear, it depends on what is the cause of the MCI,” she replied.
Mild cognitive disorder (MCI) It corresponds to a state in which someone can begin to show memory or thinking problems. It can be frequent forgetting things, loss of short -term memory, problems with concentration or orientation in familiar places.
Although such problems may cause difficulties, they may not necessarily be serious enough to interfere with everyday tasks. Although MCI is not the same as dementia, it can later lead to Alzheimer’s disease or related form of the disease.
“Currently, there are several diseases such as MCI, which may be caused by various health problems, including, for example, Depression, anxiety, stress, lack of vitamins, sleep apnea, thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases and infections, ” Dr. Lee adds.
Scientists believe that In addition to MCI, many other factors also affect the risk of dementia. Research by the University of Oxford found that one of the worst of them is Diabetes of the second type, alcohol consumption, pollution and even lack of sleep.
Another study, on the contrary, found that Regular aerobic movement can also protect the brain from worsening cognitive functions. “So the MCI does not necessarily lead to dementia,” the doctor summed up. Anyone who feels these symptoms recommends to see a doctor.
