This can cause dementia too! 🧠 [Video]

Did you know that conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol can affect our brains too? 🧠💡 These common health issues aren’t just about our hearts and bodies—they can also increase the risk of developing dementia.

🩸Here’s how it works in simpler terms: When blood pressure is consistently high, it strains our blood vessels, including those in the brain. Over time, this strain can reduce blood flow to the brain, meaning your brain might not get enough oxygen and nutrients from the blood. This reduced blood flow can lead to the gradual death of brain cells, especially in areas responsible for memory and thinking.

🧁Similarly, diabetes, especially if not well managed, can cause problems with blood sugar control. This can harm blood vessels throughout the body, including in the brain, affecting memory and thinking abilities.

🍟And then there’s cholesterol. When levels of “bad” cholesterol are high, it can cause plaques to build up in blood vessels, which can restrict blood flow to the brain. This reduced blood flow can contribute to cognitive decline over time.

In many Asian (Indian) communities, a lot of people have these risk factors for vascular dementia. It’s important not to underestimate these conditions and talk to our elderly population about how keeping blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels in check can help protect our brains.

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