What Younger Adults Can Do to Lower Risk of Early Dementia

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

It’s not Alzheimer’s disease, but it causes dementia. Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) strikes in the prime of life, generally between the ages of 45 and 65. Also known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), it’s a neurodegenerative condition that affects personality, language, movement, and the ability to make decisions. Rapid cognitive and physical decline can lead to death in under a decade. However, a new study published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia may give new hope to those who carry the genetic mutation that causes FTD. Researchers say a systemic review revealed that physically and cognitively demanding lifestyles are associated with better brain health in relation to aging and Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers noted the lack of studies on how lifestyle affects people with FTD. Their recent findings suggest that those with a genetic predisposition for the condition can take action that may help.

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