Many non-drug options are available to slow the progression of mild cognitive impairment, such as dietary change, vitamin supplementation, and regular mental and physical activity. This was told to socialbites.ca by a neurologist, director of the Neurological Diseases Clinic. AND ME. Kozhevnikov Sechenov University, Professor Vladimir Parfyonov.
“First of all, it is necessary to work and enjoy it. Have adequate physical activity, normal weight, properly treat existing diseases (hypertension, diabetes and others), enjoy life, cope with stress,” explained the professor.
Therefore, the patient should correct hypertension and diabetes well. Atrial fibrillation is also a factor in the development of cognitive problems.
“Physical and mental activity should be regular. If there is depression, psychotherapy and antidepressants can be used. Check the vitamin B12 level,” added Parfyonov.
If a person has memory impairment due to B12 deficiency, it can be restored in about a month. According to the expert, B12 deficiency can be seen in vegetarians and diabetics taking Metformin. It can also occur due to some violations of the absorption of vitamin B12 and many other reasons.
“Physical activity should be given at least 30 minutes 3 times a week. And it might just be walking. The more physical activity, the better,” said the neurologist.
For more information on whether early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is now possible, what tests allow it, why this diagnosis is so rare in Russia, and what needs to be done to slow the approaching dementia around the world. disease, cf. report “socialbites.ca”.