These days people are falling prey to many types of physical and mental problems. Due to the rapidly changing lifestyle and other habits, this disease often catches people with increasing age. Alzheimer's disease is one of these, which is often seen more in the elderly. Due to this disease, people's memory becomes weak, due to which they have to face many problems in everyday life.

Also, due to this, the ability to think and learn is also greatly affected. In order to spread awareness about this, World Alzheimer's Day is celebrated every year on 21 September. Although this disease can make anyone its victim, but women are more at risk. In such a situation, Director Neurology of Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, Dr. Vinit Banga told the reason for this and how to prevent it-

Why are women more at risk?

Doctors say that women are more at risk of Alzheimer's disease than men. About two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. Biological, hormonal and lifestyle factors are responsible for the increased risk of this disease. If we talk about its primary causes, then women live longer than men and age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's.

However, the difference isn't just lifespan. Estrogen, a hormone that declines rapidly during menopause, plays a protective role in brain health. When estrogen levels drop, the brain becomes more susceptible to Alzheimer's-related changes.

These are also the reasons

Additionally, certain genetic factors, such as the APOE4 gene, are more likely to contribute to Alzheimer's in women. Women are also more vulnerable to chronic stress, depression, and heart problems, which are linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

How to protect yourself

• To avoid this danger, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity.
• Additionally, you can include a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids and mind activities in your routine to boost mental health.
• Managing stress, maintaining heart health, and fostering strong social relationships are also important.
• This disease can also be detected in time through regular health checkups, which can help in treating it at the right time.
• Keeping all these things in mind can help in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's in women.