Preventing dementia.

 According to the latest research published this week by The Lancet  Commission on Dementia, due to be unveiled at the international meeting on dementia in Philadelphia, there are a number of proactive actions that the individual can take to mitigate the likelihood of getting this deliberating disease. When we consider - cost benefit analysis on a longitudinal basis, we must think of these underlying causes apart from DNA. 

We are are all familiar with the most salient factors and they are: 1. Blood pressure to be kept under control and not above 140. 2. Drinking not more than 14 units per week. 3. Obesity and not being overweight. 4. Not smoking. 5. Lack of exercise contributed to early onset of dementia. 6. Diabetes. 7. Poor education is a factor, nevertheless having an active brain is a necessary prevention. 8. Hearing loss is a factor as it contributed to being socially isolated and limiting social relationships. 9. Traumatic brain injuries. 10. Social isolation brings an increase in the likelihood of dementia and having good and positive relationship with family and friends. 11.  Depression is a serious factor in dementia, therefore taking antidepressants will act in a preventative way. 12. Poor diet and ensuring the intake of fresh fruit and vegetables, home cooking and avoiding UPF at all costs. 13. Avoiding as far as possible any stress. As this raises blood pressure.  Given the importance to the cost to the NHS these findings should be made widely available to all GP 's and health workers. 

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