Kirill Proschaev, director of the Gerontology Research Medical Center, gerontologist, geriatrician, doctor of medical sciences, said that in order to delay the aging of the body and the development of dementia, you need to read more, learn something new, monitor blood pressure, act. moreover, get rid of bad habits and walk in nature more often. This has been reported URA.RU.
“It’s never too late to learn and receive new information, learn foreign languages, go on trips, read books – all this contributes to the creation of a cognitive reserve (sustainable work of neurons),” Proschaev said. Said.
According to him, it has been scientifically proven that these functions worsen with age in people with low physical activity. Proshchaev emphasized that there is no established norm, but the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the following training plan: 150 minutes of high-intensity or 300 minutes of moderate-intensity loads per week, 2-3 times strength exercises and several times weekly balance exercises.
The gerontologist noted that each person should also monitor their blood pressure.
ancient scientists determined The relationship between alcohol consumption and aging.