Symptoms of dementia...an early warning sign when watching TV
Dementia is a deadly umbrella for neurodegenerative diseases that affect the brain.
Scientists are currently working on developing new treatments for the disease that can slow its progression and potentially stop it completely, but in the meantime people are encouraged to look for symptoms of the disease, including sitting in front of the TV for long hours, inactivity and sleeping more than usual, according to what will be described later.
According to the British newspaper "Express", about 67,000 people die annually in the United Kingdom from a form of dementia, and the most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which was named after the man who discovered it in 1906, Dr. Alzheimer, and the disease has been a thorn in the side of science and humanity since That moment.
While current treatments are less effective than hoped, scientists are researching more about the behaviors and habits that signal people with Alzheimer's disease, including watching too much TV.
Alzheimer's Disease International says: "Sometimes everyone can get tired of household chores, business activities or social obligations, but a person with the disease may become very negative about everything, sitting in front of the TV for hours, sleeping more than usual, or seeming to lose Interest in hobbies”, and thus reduced activity levels can be a red flag for loved ones to take care of them and help them prevent illness.
The British Alzheimer's Research Society has called for increased funding for dementia, and Susan Mitchell, head of policy at Alzheimer's Research UK said: "Given that the government has yet to deliver on its pledge to double funding for dementia research, we need to see commitments followed by clear plans." with accountability and appropriate funding.
Mitchell's comments came hours after British Health Minister Sajid Javid said his government had an ambitious plan to treat dementia.
The plan is due to be revealed later this year.
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