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Recap: Maintain brain health as you age | Dr. William Li

2025/1/28
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@William Li博士 :痴呆症并非单一疾病,而是多种脑部疾病的最终结果,其复杂性远超我们以往的认知。它包括记忆力减退、认知障碍、语言能力丧失(失语症)等多种症状,严重时甚至影响呼吸和进食等基本生命活动。 预防痴呆症的关键在于积极主动地采取健康的生活方式。首先,保持规律的运动至关重要,即使是每天30分钟的散步也能有效促进血液循环,为大脑输送充足的氧气和营养物质。运动还能刺激干细胞的释放,修复受损的脑细胞,增强大脑功能。 其次,保证充足的睡眠质量同样不可忽视。睡眠不足会导致体内毒素堆积,影响大脑的正常运作。因此,应避免睡前饮食过量、饮酒或咖啡因摄入,以保证高质量的睡眠,促进大脑的自我修复。 此外,良好的血液循环对大脑健康至关重要。戒烟限酒,避免酒精对脑血管和循环系统的损害,对预防痴呆症有积极作用。 肠道健康与大脑健康密切相关。多种神经退行性疾病都与肠道菌群失调有关。因此,应注重肠道健康,多吃植物性食物、膳食纤维、益生元和益生菌,少吃添加糖,以维持肠道菌群平衡,降低炎症反应。 总而言之,预防痴呆症需要综合考虑多个方面,包括运动、睡眠、饮食、肠道健康等,并坚持健康的生活方式。科学研究已经证实了肠道健康与大脑健康之间的密切联系,这为我们预防和延缓痴呆症提供了新的方向。

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Dementia is an umbrella term encompassing various brain diseases, while Alzheimer's disease is a specific type of dementia. The episode clarifies the complexities of dementia, highlighting its various forms and the need for precise definitions to improve prevention and treatment.
  • Dementia is not a single disease but rather a final result of many different brain processes and problems.
  • Alzheimer's disease is one type of dementia.
  • There are different types of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, making them more complex than previously understood.

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Today, we’re putting the spotlight on our brains.

As we age certain behaviours often become more noticeable - misplacing keys, struggling to recall names or forgetting why you walked into a room. Most of us have likely seen this happen to someone close to us and may have even seen these patterns develop into more serious conditions like dementia.

But are these behaviours just an inevitable part of getting older? Or is there something we can do to prevent them?

Dr William Li is here to outline the connection between our lifestyle and the health of our brain.

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