10 easy changes everyone can make to reduce risk of dementia

While genetics and age significantly influence your risk of dementia, there are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the odds. Dementia, as described by the NHS, is memory loss that impacts daily ... Read More

How to Protect Your Memory

It's natural to sometimes lose your train of thought or misplace your keys. But there are strategies for improving your recall and protecting your memory. Read More

'I'm a neurologist — here's why dementia is rising and how to reduce your risk’

Dementia cases continue to rise in the U.S., with people over age 55 facing a 42% risk of developing the condition in their lifetime. A recent study led by Johns Hopkins predicted half a million ... Read More

'Best way' to reduce dementia risk you can do as early as your 40s — and beyond

People over the age of 65 are at most risk of developing dementia but there is one thing you can do as early as your 40s to reduce the risk of the brain condition. According to the leading charity ... Read More

Smartphone use could reduce dementia risk in older adults, study finds

"You can flip on the news on just about any day and you’ll ... which has been linked to a decreased dementia risk. "Now you can connect with families across generations," Scullin said. Read More

5 foods that can damage your brain and increase your dementia risk — and what to swap them for

Are you really gonna eat that? A neuroscientist is sounding the alarm about five foods that can accelerate cognitive decline, even increasing your odds of developing dementia. The good news is ... Read More

How Staying Social Can Lower Your Risk of Dementia

Socializing can boost your physical and mental health and even reduce your risk of cognitive issues such as dementia. Here’s how to stay social as you age. As you get older, your social life ... Read More

Want to reduce your dementia risk? A shingles vaccine could help

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. (CNN) — Although the ... Read More

Stroke, Dementia, Depression Share Many Risk Factors

WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Brain diseases like stroke, dementia and depression ... alcohol consumption and smoking can significantly reduce risk of the three age-related brain ... Read More

Lower your risk of Dementia in 5 minutes every day

While most people associate dementia with ageing and genetics, research is showing that how much you move in your day-to-day life could play a crucial role in reducing your risk. A large-scale ... Read More

Want to reduce your dementia risk? A shingles vaccine could help

(CNN) — Although the two-dose shingles vaccine may force you to lay low for a day or two after getting the shot, it’s over 90% effective against this painful disease and its complications. Read More