>People living in high traffic areas prone to higher risk of dementia
If you are living near to high-traffic areas or roads, you are at a higher risk of developing dementia than those who live in remote places away from the traffic, as per a new research.
Researchers revealed that those who live at 50 metres away from high-traffic roads have seven percent more likelihood of developing dementia when compared to people who lived more than 300 meters away from busy roads.
The study concluded that pollutants from day-to-day and heavy traffic are related to dementia in people and these air pollutants can get into the blood …show more content…
Vascular dementia affects around 9.3 million people globally and is a result of reduced blood supply to the brain due to diseased blood vessels.
Scientists suggest that lowering blood pressure, either by exercise, diet or blood pressure lowering drugs, may reduce the risk of vascular dementia.
>Air pollution increases the possibility of dementia in older women
According to a research at the University of Southern California, Air pollutants and particles, mostly from power plants and automobiles increases the chance of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
Microscopic particles generated by fossil fuels enter our body directly through the nose into the brain.
These particles are treated as invaders by the cells in the brain and brain cells react with inflammatory responses, which over the course of time, appear to exacerbate and promote Alzheimer's disease.
>Strong relationships help to lower dementia risk
There are many benefits of having a reliable, approachable and understanding relationship with spouse or partner and other immediate family members. Older adults reap a lot more as such relationships help to reduce the risk of developing dementia, according to a