Lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of dementia are now proven by a new study conducted by the Lancet Commission. The study conducted demonstrates that regular exercise, staying hydrated, reducing and omitting risky and unhealthy behaviors such as smoking and drinking can greatly reduce one’s risk of getting dementia. Doing activities that would overall help the body and in turn, the brain are generally more acceptable for the body. Taking care of the body is especially important as told by the study, 131 million people are estimated to have dementia by 2050.

Key Takeaways:

• One in three cases of dementia could be prevented if more people looked after their brain health throughout life, according to an international study in the Lancet.
• Failure to complete secondary education was a major risk factor, and the authors suggest that individuals who continue to learn throughout life are likely to build additional brain reserves.
• Another major risk factor is hearing loss in middle age – the researchers say this can deny people a cognitively rich environment and lead to social isolation and depression

“The report, which combines the work of 24 international experts, says lifestyle factors can play a major role in increasing or reducing an individual’s dementia risk.”

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