Scientific study pointed to new results reported that a healthy diet and physical exercise, follow a brain training systems, help to slow mental decline in older adults at risk of dementia.
• Increased BMI negatively affects heart health
The researchers said the increase in body mass index (BMI), which is defined as the estimate in the body fat based on height and weight, adversely affect the health of the heart and increases the risk of age-related dementia.
The study included 1260 people in Finland, who are aged between 60-77 years, who were more likely to have dementia.
• 4 factors prevent dementia
The researchers of the study and concluded that there are four important factors, prevent deterioration of mental abilities of older persons, which include:
1. Healthy Eating
2. strength and heart health
3. brain training programs
4. Management with metabolic factors set circulatory
After two years of study, the researchers found a significant increase up to 25% in general, to test the mental functions of those people who followed the 4 factors that prevent the deterioration of mental capacity, according to the study published in the March 12 of The Lancet.
Previous research has shown that there are a lot of connections between the brain's ability in the elderly, and factors such as diet, heart health and fitness.