A major 2024 update from the Lancet Commission on dementia found that up to 45% of dementia cases worldwide are tied to 14 modifiable risk factors — things you can actually do something about. Not a cure. Not a guarantee. But real, researched odds you can shift in your favor.
These are 14 lifestyle and health factors WE NEED TO MANAGE OR AVOID to reduce dementia risk:
Early Life
* Less education
Midlife (Ages 40–65)
* Hearing loss
* High LDL cholesterol
* High blood pressure
* Obesity
* Traumatic brain injury
* Alcohol excess
Later Life (Ages 65+)
* Vision loss
* Smoking
* Depression
* Social isolation
* Physical inactivity
* Air pollution
* Diabetes
It’s never too late! Modify these factors NOW, no matter what your age is. Read more here: