Unhealthy lifestyle caused dementia in young people?

Unhealthy lifestyle caused dementia in young people? - If you think that the memory problems and dementia is only experienced by those who are elderly, you are wrong. One study found that more and more young people are now experiencing memory problems or dementia.

While typically, memory problems dna dementia is experienced by many older people, but the study found that 14 percent of those aged between 18-39 years are also experiencing memory problems with having a bad memory or experiencing dementia.

Through the study found that stress and lifestyle that make young people do multi-tasking is the cause of many memory problems experienced by you young. It is found in research through polling in 18,500 participants aged between 18-39 years.

Respondents were surveyed regarding their memory power as well as healthy habits that they do, including the type of diet that is done, smoking, or exercise habits. Researchers found that a healthy lifestyle such as not smoking and exercising regularly associated with a more powerful memory.

"These findings show the importance of education about healthy lifestyles in young children. They also have to be taught to be responsible for their own health, including mental health and memory," said lead researcher Dr. Gary Small, UCLA Longevity Center, as reported by Daily Mail.

Researchers assume that the cause of memory loss and dementia in young children with different causes of dementia in adults or the elderly. Perceived stress can affect, as well as the habit of using a lot of technology, including the Internet, cell phones, and other causes of young children easily do multi-tasking. This could make them more difficulty focusing and remembering things.