General health linked to risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.

Health and lifestyle problems may increase the likelihood of memory impairment in active young people aged 18-39.

There are many studies that have linked physical health problems and early cognitive decline..

Over the past few months, American and British publications have published a number of articles in which scientists link the narrowing of the cerebral arteries with memory impairment, and also prove that mental abilities are better in those people who maintain good physical shape..

A new study from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests that young people with memory problems should get a medical examination.. The results of this work are presented in the online publication PLOS ONE.

The researchers included 18,552 participants aged 18 to 99 in the analysis.. The scientists analyzed their memory scores and then correlated the results with lifestyle factors and health conditions.. For research, they used telephone interviews.. The main focus was on factors that increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and diabetes - depression, diabetes, obesity, smoking, low educational level, etc..

Most of these factors have been found to increase the risk of memory impairment in all age groups.. 20% of respondents complained of memory problems: 14% of young people under 39 years old, 22% of middle-aged people (40-59 years old) and 26% of older people (60-99 years old).

The most significant risk factor.

So, among the risk factors that lead to memory problems were:.

•Depression.

•Low level of education.

•Lack of physical activity.

•High blood pressure.

But across all age groups, depression was the most significant factor..

Dr. Gary Small, UCLA professor and director of the UCLA Longevity Center, was the lead author of the study.. He was surprised to learn how often young people find themselves with memory impairments..

The professor also noted that according to modern concepts, education is an element of the so-called " His team believes that getting an education will be good for the brain at any age..

The study has one limitation.. Scientists say memory problems in young people may not be quite the same as in older people. They found that constant stress and multitasking (due to the use of computer technology) affects the attentiveness of young people, and it is more difficult for an inattentive person to remember some things..

Scientists hope that their results will draw public attention to the role of these factors at any age..

Dr.

Stephen Chen, co-author of the study and lecturer in clinical psychiatry at the Semel Institute, suggests the following interventions for those who do not want to lose their cognitive abilities prematurely:.

• Get tested for depression.

•Control blood pressure.

•Stay physically active.

•Engage in education.

Commenting on the results of his colleagues, Professor Fernando Torres-Gil (Fernando Torres-Gil) from the Laskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA, told reporters what should be the next step: “We plan to use the results in further work, in which we will try to find ways to.

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