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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY AND ORTHODONTICS
3845 Old William Penn Highway, Murry Plaza
Pediatric Dentistry & Children and Adult Orthodontics
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judgment, and visual perception. At least
two of the aforementioned symptoms must
be severely impaired to indicate signs of
dementia. Usually the signs and symptoms
are progressive and get worse over time. If
caught early by a health care professional,
some symptoms can be treated. One of
the most common types of dementia is
Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s accounts for 60 to 80 percent
of all dementia cases. It causes severe
problems with daily tasks that involve
memory, thinking and behavior. It is not a
normal part of aging, but the greatest known
risk factor is increasing age since the disease
is progressive. While it is most common in
people over the age of 65, younger-onset
Alzheimer’s is found in five percent of people
as young as their 40s.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association,
evidence shows that incorporating the
following habits will keep you fit both
physically and mentally:
• Heart Health – Obesity, high blood
pressure and diabetes—all risk factors for
cardiovascular disease—negatively impact
your cognitive health. Cardiovascular
activity increases blood flow to the brain
and body, reducing the risk of cognitive
decline.
• Helmet Up! – Brain injury is one of the
leading causes of dementia and cognitive
decline. Play it smart and always wear a
helmet to protect from brain injury.
• Sleep Tight – Have you ever stayed up late,
only to find you’re forgetful and mentally
lethargic the next day? Not getting enough
sleep can result in lower brain function,
affecting memory and thinking.
• Be a Social Butterfly – Staying active with
friends and loved ones may support brain
health as well. A recent study from the
Women’s Healthy Aging Project found that
babysitting grandchildren could lower the
risk of Alzheimer’s.
• Challenge Yourself – Enjoy crossword
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challenged by doing something new each
day, whether it is learning a new language,
doing a jigsaw puzzle or reading a book!
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Hearing and vision are two essential parts
CUSTOMER’S
of our everyday lives. Yet there are many
individuals who let ear and eye problems
go unattended. Ear and eye health is equally
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