2023-07-31 14:36:54
Dementia affects 55 million people worldwide. Memory loss is one of the common signs that people are aware of. But another red flag could be seen in the shower. As explained by several experts, whose remarks were relayed by the Sun, loss of smell is an early indicator of disease. So, if you don’t smell your shampoo, your shower gel or your soap in the shower, it’s time to question yourself.
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Indeed, memory plays an essential role in our ability to recognize odors. “Loss of smell is a signal of an inflammatory response in the brain”, explained Dr. Claire Sexton, of the Alzheimer’s Association while recalling the other signs that can also put the flea in the ear. So if you have trouble concentrating, struggling to perform familiar daily tasks, following a conversation, or finding the right word, you may have the onset of dementia.
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Early diagnosis, the best weapon
But let the victims and their loved ones be reassured. Two new drugs, named donanemab and lecanemab, have been shown to be effective in slowing down the disease. Considered “revolutionary”, they are still in the trial phase. So, until they hit the market, early diagnosis is still the best way to prevent the disease.
As recalled byWorld Health Organization on its website, nearly 10 million new cases are recorded each year worldwide. Dementia results from various diseases and lesions that affect the brain. Not surprisingly, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and is thought to be the cause of 60 to 70% of cases. It should be noted that dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide.
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