An Australian developed world-first application has been launched to fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
“Most people are aware of what they can do to reduce their risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke but what isn’t well known is that these same lifestyle choices may also lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia,” Ms Ita Buttrose National President of Alzheimer’s Australia said.
The latest scientific research that links brain health and a reduced risk of dementia, to a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. The application ‘BrainyApp’ that is designed to help people monitor and improve their Brain-Heart health.
“The number of Australians with dementia is expected to dramatically increase from 267,000 today to 385,000 people by 2020 – up by almost 50 per cent in just eight years,” says Dr Christine Bennett, Chair of the Bupa Health Foundation Steering Committee.
BrainyApp also includes all-new brain games, and encourages users to build Brain-Heart points by staying physically and mentally active, socializing with friends and family, and sharing their progress on Facebook.
BrainyApp is available as a free download for users of iPhone, iPod and iPad devices from the App Store.