Ground-breaking research identifies 15 factors that significantly raise chance of developing illness

Ground-breaking research identifies 15 factors that significantly raise chance of developing illness

Alcohol misuse, coming from a lower socioeconomic background, loneliness and having a hearing impairment are among 15 factors found to significantly increase the risk of early-onset dementia, according to a “groundbreaking” study.

Almost 4 million people worldwide experience dementia symptoms before they are 65, with 370,000 people newly diagnosed each year.

While previous research has found that lifestyle changes can cut the risk of dementia among older people, the authors of the new study said this was the first finding that suggested the risk of early-onset dementia could be reduced in the same way.

  • paddirn@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    11 months ago

    “Higher handgrip strength”? Does that mean my deathgrip is actually helping lower my chances of dementia?

    • Vilm@lemmy.world
      4·
      11 months ago

      I believe grip strength is a good proxy for measuring overall strength and fitness often used in research. Likely just being in good overall shape will help yes :)

  • gsfraley@lemmy.world
    5·
    11 months ago

    Uh oh, kind of demoralizing to see orthostatic hypotension is king of the list. Such a regular problem for me.

    • Grayox
      1·
      11 months ago

      I used to always have that when i stood up after a long church service growing up, cant really remember having it in a long time. Is there anyway to treat it?

    • paddirn@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      Well, F. I get this all the time. I even get it sometimes when I’m just sitting and stretch my back, which is what I’ll usually do before standing just to avoid getting it while standing up. Just one more reason I guess to avoid alcohol altogether, don’t need to add to the problem. I had stopped because of higher cholesterol, but this kind of seals the deal.

  • AnneBonny@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    62·
    11 months ago

    Alcohol misuse and loneliness ‘increase risk of early-onset dementia’

    at least I quit drinking

    edit:

    Depression

    well, I’m on medication

    High deprivation

    what is that

    Vitamin D deficiency

    I take vitamins.

    Social isolation

    Does lemmy count?

    These three factors represent a lowering of risk:

    Moderate alcohol use

    I quit drinking.

    Formal education

    I have that.

    Higher handgrip strength

    I guess I’ll just take my chances with that one

  • averagedrunk
    2·
    11 months ago

    I need to train my grip strength to combat my alcohol misuse.