Do you want to preserve your memory for as long as possible? Lead a healthy lifestyle

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It became known that a healthy lifestyle and, in particular, proper nutrition are associated with a slower deterioration of memory in a person.

Scientists discovered , that even in carriers of the apolipoprotein E (AROE) gene, that is, the strongest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and dementia, a healthy lifestyle slows down memory loss.

In the course of the study, experts studied the data of 29,000 adults aged 60 years and older (average age – 72 years, 49% – women) with normal thinking functions. These people participated in the Chinese Cognition and Aging Study.

Each healthy lifestyle factor was found to be associated with slower-than-average memory decline over 10 years. A healthy diet had the strongest effect on this, followed by cognitive activity and physical exercise.

People with a favorable or neutral lifestyle had a 90% and almost 30% lower risk of developing dementia or mild thinking disorders, respectively, than , who led an unhealthy lifestyle.