14 Ways to Prevent Dementia
Stop Alzheimer's Disease Before It Begins
Dementia is a devastating disease that affects millions of people around the world. While there is no cure for dementia, there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk of developing it.
A new report by world-leading experts has identified 14 modifiable risk factors associated with 40% of all dementia cases. These risk factors include:
- Midlife obesity
- Midlife hypertension
- Midlife high cholesterol
- Midlife diabetes
- Physical inactivity
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Diet low in fruits and vegetables
- Depression
- Social isolation
- Air pollution
- Head injury
- Hearing loss
- Poor sleep
While you can't control all of these risk factors, there are a number of things you can do to improve your overall health and reduce your risk of dementia, such as:
- Eating a healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
- Getting regular exercise
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Quitting smoking
- Limiting alcohol intake
- Managing stress
- Staying socially active
- Getting enough sleep
- Protecting your hearing
- Wearing a helmet when riding a bike or motorcycle
- Taking steps to reduce your exposure to air pollution
By following these tips, you can reduce your risk of dementia and improve your overall health and well-being.
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