Five ways to guaranteed reduce the risk of dementia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first international recommendations for reducing the risk of dementia. Five key steps: reducing alcohol consumption, regular exercise, quitting smoking, controlling blood pressure, and maintaining a healthy body weight. The advice aims to improve cognitive function and overall well-being.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first international recommendations for reducing the risk of developing dementia. Dementia is defined as the loss of cognitive abilities—memory, thinking, speech, concentration, and decision-making—as well as behavioral changes that interfere with daily life. The most common forms are Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The five recommended methods are: reducing alcohol consumption (safe limit: one drink per day for women, two for men); regular exercise (at least 2.5 hours per week); quitting smoking, which is cited as a leading cause of premature death; controlling blood pressure (no higher than 140/90); and maintaining a healthy body weight with a body mass index no higher than 25, along with a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and fish. The material is informational and advisory in nature, references WHO experts, and contains no commercial elements.