21th september the whole world celebrated Alzheimer’s Day.
In this regard, British scientists have published a new study in the journal “JAMA Network Open.” It highlighted the beneficial effects of the bike ride on the brain. Hiking also helps, but it should not be just walking, but active steps.
Currently, more than 55 million people worldwide are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this figure could triple. The disease was first discovered by German physician Alois Alzheimer in the early 20th century, who described the death of brain cells that destroy memory and speech.
According to the neurologist of the National Hospital Fatima Iskakova, radical treatment is not yet possible, but there is an opportunity to slow down its development.
– In addition to medicines, movements and an active lifestyle are useful. Finger exercises cannot be ignored, as they are directly related to the brain. We encourage our patients to read, draw, craft, write and talk. You can estimate a person’s memory level by looking at the signature. Unfortunately, today a small number of handwritten records of people negatively affects the brain, she says.
Alzheimer’s does not bypass anyone, it does not depend on either race or social status. Even well-known politicians who do not lose their minds suffer from this disease, for example, Margaret Thatcher.
According to doctors, in order for the brain to be vigorous, constant training is necessary. Reading, generalizing, analyzing, memory development, and communicating with people are all helpful. The most effective way for the brain to perform complex tasks. And excessive comfort, on the contrary, weakens.
