Six early symptoms of dementia: British scientists named key signs.

According to ТСН: British scientists have discovered that excessive nervousness and concentration problems may be early signs of developing dementia.

As a result of over 20 years of research involving 5000 adults over the age of 55, experts found a link between certain depressive symptoms in middle age and an increased risk of this neurodegenerative disease.

Key symptoms

The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, identified six main symptoms that indicate the highest risk of dementia. Among them:

• increased anxiety,
• problems with attention concentration,
• difficulties in problem-solving,
• loss of confidence,
• lack of emotional attachment to others,
• dissatisfaction with everyday matters.

People who exhibited five or more of these symptoms fell into the group with the highest risk.

The importance of early detection

Scientists emphasize that this is one of the first studies that has observed specific psychological symptoms over such a long period. The results allow doctors to detect the risk of dementia many years before the classic symptoms, such as memory loss, appear.

Although treatment for dementia is currently impossible, early detection can significantly help in lifestyle changes, which in turn may slow the progression of the disease.

Interestingly, earlier scientists from the University of Cambridge found that the human brain reaches maturity around the age of 32. After that, its structure stabilizes, and a certain 'pause period' in changes occurs before the further stage of development.

These results highlight the importance of paying attention to mental health in adulthood. Understanding psychological symptoms that may indicate the risk of dementia can significantly facilitate timely measures to improve the quality of life and reduce the possibility of developing serious diseases in the future.