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Vitamins and supplements won't help prevent dementia, but a healthy lifestyle may, suggest recent guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) released on May 19, 2019. The WHO has warned that the number of recent dementia cases worldwide – currently 10 million per 12 months – will triple by 2050. While there isn't any cure for any variety of dementia (corresponding to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia), the WHO says it is feasible to delay the onset of the disease or delay its progression. Key: Managing modifiable risks, corresponding to chronic disease and unhealthy habits. The guidelines recommend that you simply keep your weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar under control. exercise rather a lot; and eat a Mediterranean-style weight-reduction plan (which emphasizes olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish; minimizes red and processed meat; and moderate amounts of cheese and wine can also be included). WHO also recommends that you simply don't smoke and that you simply avoid harmful alcohol consumption (no a couple of drink per day for ladies, not more than two drinks per day for men). But don't depend on supplements to assist prevent dementia. The WHO says there isn't any evidence that vitamin B, vitamin E, multivitamins, or fish oil supplements help reduce the danger of dementia. The agency recommends against using supplements to forestall cognitive decline.
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