Some favorite U.K. food can actually increase the chance of dementia.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) and British actress Barbara Windsor (L) hold hands after she delivers a petition calling for urgent action on dementia care in the garden at 10 Downing Street on September 2, 2019.
This detail was shared by Dr. Shireen Kassam, the founder of Plant-Based Health Professional U.K.
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that over 55 million people across the world suffer from dementia.
WHO added that around 10 million new dementia cases are recorded each year. This is why it is important to know the things that can increase its risk.
Top 3 Favorite UK Food That Could Increase Dementia Risk
According to Express UK's latest report, Dr. Kassam said that three food groups in the U.K. could increase dementia risk.
In this photo illustration, bacon cooks in a frying pan on October 26, 2015, in Miami, Florida. A report released today by the World Health Organisation's International Agency for Research on Cancer announced that eating processed meat can lead to colorectal cancer in humans even though it remains a small chance but rises with the amount consumed.
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"The development of dementia is driven by the same mechanisms as other chronic conditions, namely inflammation, dyslipidaemia, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and an unhealthy gut microbiome," he explained.
If you are living in the United Kingdom and already in the age vulnerable to dementia, then here are the top three food you need to avoid:
- Refined Sugar: Diets high in carbohydrates and refined sugars are claimed to affect cognitive function.
- Artificially-Sweetened Beverages: A recent study revealed that individuals drinking one artificially-sweetened drink a day is over two times more likely to develop dementia.
- Bacon, Ham, and Sausages: In the United Kingdom, residents commonly eat bacon, sausages, ham, and other fry-up food. But, Dr. Kassam warned that higher saturated fat intake could increase the risk of dementia.
Surprisingly Simple Ways To Decrease Dementia Risk
Knowing the food you need to avoid may not be enough to decrease the risk of dementia.
This is why it is essential to practice habits that can help keep your cognitive function healthy.
The Daily Mail UK provided some surprisingly simple ways that can help people decrease dementia risk, such as the following:
- It is recommended to do regular walks outside your house daily. Experts stated that this could stimulate your mind, lower blood pressure, and relieve your stress.
- Try building muscles. Conducting strength training three or two times a week could also decrease the chance of dementia.
- If you have time, try learning another language. Recent studies claimed that having a second language could improve your brain, thus helping you keep its cognitive function in check.
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Some leading experts in the U.K. claimed that an Alzheimer's disease treatment could be available by 2024. Meanwhile, a previous study revealed that hearing aids could help decrease dementia risk.
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