A slower gait may be an early sign of cognitive decline. This may be due to the contraction of the right hippocampus, since this part of your brain is associated with memory.
People who walk about five percent slower or more each year are more likely to develop dementia. People who developed brain disease showed signs of mental processing slowdown.
“This highlights the importance of gait in assessing dementia risk,” says neurologist Alexandra Alekhina in an interview with MedicForum.
During the study, the highest risk of dementia was among “double objectors”. They were defined as people who walked more slowly but also showed other signs of cognitive decline.
“Furthermore, people with double reduction have a higher risk of dementia than those who only had gait or decline.
In addition to walking speed, walking can also indicate the state of the brain.
“Patients with dementia can repeatedly walk around the house or leave the house at any time of the day or night.”
This are not the only symptoms associated with dementia.
Other early warning signs include:
- Memory loss
- Difficulty doing normal daily tasks (getting confused about the correct change when shopping)
- Trying to follow a conversation or find the right word
- Confused in time and place
- Mood changes
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