India, Aug. 6 -- Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia that begins with the appearance of a buildup of proteins in the brain, causing brain cells to die over time and the brain to shrink. While no cure exists, there are certain steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing the disease.

In an Instagram post shared on April 21, Dr Zayed Almadidy, MD, neurosurgeon, shared the 5 habits which, if you avoid they can help reduce the risk of developing dementia.

In the video, Dr Almadidy stitched a clip of an old woman, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, struggling to recognise herself in the mirror. He explained that this is often a result of the disease.

"Very often, as a neurosurgeon, people ask me, 'What can I do ...