According to data, most patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's are women. However, a new report on the disease shows that female individuals also tend to respond better to early treatment. According to a survey carried out by Florida Atlantic University, in the United States, some lifestyle changes, how a balanced diet, exercise routine and improved sleep quality can prevent the development of illness. Keep reading!
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What does the published survey say?
“Our individually designed interventions led to improved risk of Alzheimer's and major cardiovascular disease in women. when compared to men”, explains researcher Richard Isaacson, one of the authors of the article, in an interview with CNN International.
In addition, in other biomarkers, such as bad cholesterol level, LDL, women also showed a more significant improvement than men during early treatment.
Study has lasted more than 10 years
The research used data from participants who are in a study that has lasted more than 10 years. Such research seeks to assess the impact of lifestyle changes on cognitive functions and on factors that cause risk of developing dementia.
In addition, for the construction of the report, the physical, blood, cognitive and genetic examinations of each patient were analyzed. Thus, they were properly medicated, had vitamin replacement, made use of supplements and underwent a series of personalized lifestyle interventions.
According to Isaacson, the risk factors for dementia in women differ from those present in men. For example, in women, if they have extra fat in the abdominal region, there is a significant 39% increase in the chances of developing Alzheimer's.
"The rapid decline in estrogen during the perimenopausal transition may be one of the most impactful risk factors for developing Alzheimer's."
