It is widely feared by people as they age, but dementia is not an inevitable part of life. Making even small healthy lifestyle changes can make a big difference in lowering your your risk of of dementia, as well as that of other chronic illnesses. From the Centers for Disease Control.
Everyone over 50 fears “the big A” — Altzheimer’s Disease, says brain neuroscientist Dr. Richard Restak. But Dr. Restak says that simple and practical lifestyle steps can keep your brain younger and active, as well as delay onset of dementia. The Guardian reports. (Photo: Pixabay.com)
Some 40 percent of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented if people pay attention to 12 key risk factors, the Alzheimers Society reports. Which risk factors are most prominent for you? (Photo: oddharmonic, Creative Commons)
Dementia affects some 50 million people every year, and the number is expected to triple in the next 30 years, according to the World Health Organization, which has issued guidance to help prevent dementia. This article in Prevention summarizes the WHO’s guidance and provides helpful links. (Photo: oddharmonic , Creative Commons)
