DEMENTIA RISK FACTORS

May 30 2025HEALTH

How Lifestyle Choices Can Protect Your Brain

The brain is a complex organ. It is influenced by many factors. Some of these factors can be changed. These are called modifiable risk factors. Around 40% of the chances of getting dementia are linked to these factors. This is a big deal. Yet, how these factors work together is not fully understood. A group of 203 older adults took part in a study. Their average age...

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

The Impact of Your Surroundings on Dementia Risk

The places where people live can have a big impact on their brain health. Recent research shows that the environment around you can change your chances of developing dementia. This study looked at lots of different research to figure out how things like air pollution and access to parks affect the brain. The study found that living near busy roads can make it about ...

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