Consumer News Yes, You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

Top Five Dementia Risk Factors To Look Out For

Experts say that nearly half of dementia cases are preventable—here's what you can do now to protect your brain in the future. Read More

The Surprising Way to Reduce Your Dementia Risk

Using a hearing aid is one of the easiest ways to protect your brain. Read More

You can cut your risk of dementia by 61% by doing this — but you have to start before age 70

Listen up — your brain health might depend on it. New research suggests that a single device can dramatically reduce your dementia risk, but only if you get one before the age of 70. The findings come ... Read More

Lower your dementia risk with these 2 simple routines — you can even choose how hands-on you want to be

Some 22% of adults 65 and older are believed to have trouble with their memory and thinking, also known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Individuals with MCI can perform most everyday activities ... Read More

Researchers find a simple way to reduce dementia risk

New UC Davis research links sense of purpose to lower dementia risk. Adults with strong purpose in life were 28% less likely to develop cognitive decline. Findings suggest purpose may protect the ... Read More

Simple lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of dementia

About half of dementia cases are potentially preventable – even if it runs in your family. In this episode, host Cristina Quinn talks with Laura Baker of the U.S. POINTER study and Monica Parker about ... Read More

Dementia risk reduction starts earlier than you think according to Pima County Health Department

Pima County Health Department wants Southern Arizonans to know how people can reduce their risk of Dementia by applying these simple steps Disclaimer: This segment of It’s So AZ is paid for by Pima ... Read More

Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Play a board game.

Board games have made a massive comeback in the past decade. And researchers are discovering that board games are not only fun, they may also benefit our brains, especially as we age. The global board ... Read More

Can Preventing, Treating Herpes Reduce Dementia Risk?

Mounting evidence points to a connection between dementia and common herpes virus infections, particularly herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, and varicella zoster virus (VZV ... Read More

Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Play a board game

Board games have made a massive comeback in the past decade. And researchers are discovering that board games are not only fun, they may also benefit our brains, especially as we age. The global board ... Read More