Taking care of teeth, eyes keeps dementia at bay

London, July 14 : Regular check-ups like visiting the dentist, having your eyes tested and avoiding coughs and colds could prevent dementia, say scientists.
Researchers have identified a range of illnesses, aches and pains that all increase the risk of dementia including arthritis, poor eyesight, broken bones and even badly fitting dentures.
Regular dental check-ups and staying as healthy and active as possible lessen the chance of developing Alzheimer's disease and similar conditions in later life, said the study by Canadian scientists in the journal Neurology.
Although on their own the complaints would only increase the risk very slightly, someone suffering a range of health problems could be twice as likely to get dementia, they said.
he researchers looked at how eyesight, hearing, arthritis, coughs and colds, dental problems, diabetes and high blood pressure affected a person's chances of developing Alzheimer's and related conditions.
They claimed that a normal, healthy person has an 18 percent chance of getting the disease at some point in life. But this risk goes up by 3.2 percent for every illness or complaint that affects them.
Rebecca Wood, of Alzheimer's Research (Britain), said: "This large study has turned up some intriguing and unexpected results, and it will be important to see whether follow-up studies have similar findings." (Agencies)


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