By Beth A. McDaniel, JD, CELA
A new preliminary study regarding factors which may prevent dementia was released on February 27, 2023, and its findings will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting in April 2023.
During the study, 13,270 women were followed for 20 years to analyze their risk for developing dementia. At the end of the 20-year study, 13% of the study’s participants had developed dementia.
The main takeaway is that the American Heart Association’s ‘Life Simple Seven,’ which are the most important predictors of heart health and cardiovascular health, are also good for promoting good brain health:
- Being Active
- Eating a better diet.
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Not smoking
- Keeping normal blood pressure
- Controlling cholesterol
- Having low blood sugars
In short, although not all dementia risks can be modified, such as genetics, the more eliminated unhealthy habits, the lower your dementia risk will be in the future.
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First Published: March 2023