Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study published in Neurology suggests that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between ages 45 and 65 can delay dementia onset by up to 13 years. The research highlights the critical link between midlife cardiovascular health and long-term cognitive function.
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Provides actionable health guidance for midlife adults to significantly improve long-term brain health outcomes.
Findings emphasised the importance of looking after heart health as well as brain health. Findings emphasised the importance of looking after heart health as well as brain health. Dementia Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years Research suggests addressing risk factors for poor cardiovascular health between the ages of 45 and 65 could help reduce risk of cognitive decline
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Having normal blood pressure, no type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between the ages of 45 and 65 were associated with almost 13 additional years, on average, of dementia-free life, a study shows.
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