Eckart von Hirschhausen sometimes fears dementia - Dr. Hirschhausen's Dementia Warning: Heart Health and Early Brain Training Key
TV journalist and physician Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen, 58, fears developing dementia, a disease he finds devastating after seeing its impact on family members. He presents a documentary on Monday at 8:15 PM on ARD, exploring dementia prevention.
Hirschhausen believes the critical window for reducing risk factors is between ages 40 and 60, but childhood also plays a role. He suggests that activities good for the heart are also beneficial for the brain. Dementia shares risk factors with heart attacks and strokes, such as smoking, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol.
The physician warns against relying solely on brain training like Sudoku to prevent cognitive decline. Instead, he advocates for early brain training and education to reduce the risk of dementia later in life. Loneliness, too, can accelerate the disease.
Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen's documentary, 'Hirschhausen and the Great Forgetting', airs on ARD at 8:15 PM on Monday. It explores dementia prevention, highlighting the importance of heart-healthy habits, early brain training, and addressing loneliness.
