Dementia is expected to occur worldwide in the morning and exceed 150 million people by 2050.<
Despite the gloomy forecasts, the heavens are green sprouts. Researchers continue to find and reduce the risk of a mind-blowing condition.
“A new study has identified a cheap drug that can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease overall by 54 percent,” neurologist Alexandra Alekhina tells MedicForum.
There are various changes between a healthy diet and regular exercise lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of developing dementia.
However, research is returning a new candidate that could be added to your arsenal of defenses against the state of mind. A study found that a cheap drug taken by millions of diabetics could help delay the risk of Alzheimer's.
Diabetes drugs could help treat Alzheimer's
Pioglitazone may help slow down mental disorder, drastically reduce the rate of flow of the state of the brain. Currently, pioglitazone is used to control blood sugar by increasing levels of the hormone insulin.
“Because dementia develops years before diagnosis, it may be possible to intervene before it progresses. The benefits associated with the pill were due to those who also had a history of stroke or coronary artery disease. The likelihood of developing dementia in patients was at 43% and 54%, respectively, are lower.”
Moreover, this amount was calculated after the risk of aggravating factors such as high blood pressure, smoking and increased activity. Overall, the incidence of dementia among participants prescribed the drug decreased by 16 percent. Interestingly, the longer patients took pioglitazone, the lower their risk.
Diabetes drugs may reduce Alzheimer's risk
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