It has been found in a new study that a healthy lifestyle may help to offset genetic risk of dementia. Picture: 123RF/LIGHTFIELDSTUDIOS
Others call a cancer death “heroic” compared with the progressive loss of memory, ability to think rationally, to plan and perform basic functions that result from dementia. Studies highlight general lifestyle habits and, particularly, diet for prevention. But just how effective are these to keep dementia at bay?And while diet remains controversial and divisive, the most exciting research puts all other dementia interventions in the scientific shade. It is on the use of ketones and ketogenic diets to offset the effects of brain ageing and atrophy that leads to dementia.
However, with ageing as one of the biggest risk factors, there is still a pervasive sense of doom and inevitability about dementia, compounded by genetics and ageing populations. Doctors, dietitians and Alzheimer’s associations worldwide still regularly advise a low-fat diet for heart health, obesity and diabetes, and reduced risk of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association of SA recommends “balanced” eating, including fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, wholegrains, nuts, olive oil, moderate poultry, eggs, dairy, and red meat and red wine “sparingly”.
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