Cognitive decline

What is Cognitive decline?

Cognitive decline refers to a gradual worsening of mental abilities like memory, comprehension, judgement, and language over time. As we age, most people experience some degree of cognitive decline which can range from mild to severe.

Some key things to know about cognitive decline:

• It is not the same as dementia, but can increase dementia risk if severe enough.


• Common early symptoms include increased forgetfulness, difficulty learning new things, trouble focusing, taking longer to do routine tasks etc.


• Multiple factors like genetics, lifestyle, injuries etc contribute to one's risk.


• Lifestyle changes and early screening can help slow down decline.

Key risk factors

There are a few key risk factors that make cognitive decline more likely:

• Aging - Our brain and mental capacities naturally deteriorate as we get older.


• Genetics - Many genes are associated with increased Alzheimer's disease risk.


• Lifestyle - Lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, excess alcohol etc wears down the brain.


• Diseases - Diabetes, depression, high BP, high cholesterol leads to vascular issues in the brain.


• Injuries - Repeated head trauma and concussions also increase future decline risk.

However, don't worry too much! Healthy lifestyle can trump these risks to a good extent.

Can it be prevented or treated?

While cognitive decline cannot be completely prevented or reversed, early detection and intervention does help to slow it down significantly.

Here are some tips:

• Get enough exercise - Even light walking helps grow new brain cells


• Eat brain healthy foods - Omega 3s, antioxidants, berries are great options


• Work the mind - Read books, try puzzles, learn new skills to strengthen connections


• Socialize more - Meaningful conversations help keep the brain sharp


• Check hormone levels - Imbalances

My experience with Balance Hormone Clinic

If hormone imbalances are causing cognitive issues for you, I highly recommend visiting Balance Hormone Clinic. Their panel of anti-aging experts and advanced HRT protocols helped me get back peak mental clarity and focus in just a few months! So don't hesitate to book an assessment, your future self will thank you!

I hope this overview gave you a good understanding of what cognitive decline entails and key things you can do to stay mentally sharp for longer! Let me know if you have any other questions.