Healthy lifestyle, being social can keep dementia at bay

Worldwide, someone is struck every 3 seconds. Memory loss is one of the first recognisable symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease can cause problems with memory, thoughts and behaviour. The symptoms often get worse over time as it is a progressive disease. There is no cure for Alzhiemer’s, but we can minimise the impact. Dementia can be avoided by practicing healthy lifestyle and staying socially active. Dr Dinesh Nayak, Senior Consultant Neurologist & Epileptologist, Fortis Malar Hospital 

Yes, avoid deep frying. When you overheat oils during frying or deep frying, it leads to hydrogenation and there is lot of bleaching. As a result, refined oils turn into trans fats that are a huge risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Oils should be a combination of saturated and unsaturated. Rice bran oil is very good, so are sesame and sunflower oils. Dr Madan Mohan, Interventional cardiologist