Smoking might increase the risk of dementia
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We all know smoking cigarettes is bad for your health. Now there is an added risk. Smoking may be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's diseaseand other types of dementia, such as vascular dementia. Heavy smoking, meaning a pack or more a day, in mid-life may double the risk of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia in late life.
Vascular dementia is an umbrella term that describes cognitive impairments caused by problems in blood vessels that feed the brain. The ailment is one of the most common forms of dementia, ranking only second to Alzheimer's disease. Vascular dementia is caused by chronic, reduced blood flow to the brain, usually as the result of a stroke or series of strokes. In many cases, the strokes are so small that one may not notice any symptoms. These are known as "silent strokes." But over time, the damage adds up, leading to memory loss, confusion, and other signs of dementia. Vascular dementia represents a challenge for those affected by it and their caretakers. But with an understanding of the condition, and a willingness to make important lifestyle changes, it may be possible to prevent further blockages and compensate for brain damage that has already occurred. Kicking the smoking habit may help.
Dementia in general is a non-specific illness syndrome (set of signs and symptoms) in which affected areas of cognition may be memory, attention, language, and problem solving. It is normally required to be present for at least 6 months to be diagnosed; cognitive dysfunction that has been seen only over shorter times, in particular less than weeks, must be termed delirium. In all types of general cognitive dysfunction, higher mental functions are affected first in the process. Read more: medicalnewstoday.com
Sweet potato derived flour - source of vitamin-A
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