India, July 27 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines dementia as a syndrome which can be caused by a number of diseases, which, over time, destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, typically leading to deterioration in cognitive function: meaning your ability to remember things and pass judgements.

Several large studies have found that the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease increases in people aged 50 years or older. However, training your brain may help slow memory loss and other mental problems. In a post shared on July 25, Anna Seo, licensed acupuncturist and integrative health specialist, shared dementia preventing hacks - 3 hand exercises - that you should practise every day.

Sharing the three exercises, Anna wrote, ...