Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you develop unexplained mood swings.
There are a number of different types of dementia, and the most common in the UK is Alzheimer’s disease.
Diagnosing the condition early could help slow down the condition’s progress.
Making some small lifestyle changes could lower your chances of developing Alzheimer’s in later life.
You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you develop uncharacteristic mood changes.
“A change in mood is common with dementia,” said medical website Healthline.
“If you have dementia, it isn’t always easy to recognise this in yourself, but you may notice this change in someone else. Depression, for instance, is typical of early dementia.
“Along with mood changes, you might also see a shift in personality.
“One typical type of personality change seen with dementia is a shift from being shy to outgoing. This is because the condition often affects judgment.”
There’s no certain way to prevent dementia from developing, but there are ways to lower your risk, said the NHS.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet should help to lower your chances of developing dementia.
It’s also important to do enough exercise. Everyone should aim to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week.
There are around 850,000 people in the UK with dementia, and the condition affects one in every six people over 80 years old.
