Dementia expert warns nearly half of cases could be prevented by three lifestyle changes
LADbible • • health
Key Points:
- Professor Catherine Mummery stated that approximately 45% of dementia cases are preventable through lifestyle changes, particularly by managing risk factors associated with vascular dementia.
- Key steps to reduce dementia risk include regularly monitoring and controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and avoiding smoking, as these factors impact both heart and brain health.
- Regular physical exercise, mental stimulation through enjoyable and challenging activities, and maintaining a healthy diet rich in vegetables and fresh foods while limiting processed foods and sugar are crucial preventive measures.
- One in three people today is expected to develop dementia, yet only a third of those affected have an official diagnosis, highlighting the importance of awareness and early intervention.
- The discussion follows the recent death of Britain's youngest dementia patient at
