Consumer News Yes, You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

Simple steps to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

New research from Mass General Brigham shows even modest amounts of exercise can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease. And one scientist who has been working in this field for years says there are ... Read More

One simple habit everyday can reduce your risk of dementia by 39%

New research has found that one simple task can reduce your risk of dementia by 39% - and it's something that many people do every day without even realizing it ... Read More

These 11 key risk factors can predict your risk of dementia

Several key factors have been revealed to better predict who is at risk of developing this condition, which is projected to double by 2060. Read More

Want To Lower Your Dementia Risk? Experts Say This One Daily Habit Can Help

More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease, the most common form of dementia, according to a 2025 Alzheimer's Association report. The report also notes that Alzheimer's ... Read More

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could reduce risk of dementia, study finds

Low cholesterol can reduce the risk of dementia, a new University of Bristol-led study with more than a million participants has shown. The research, led by Dr. Liv Tybjærg Nordestgaard while at the ... Read More

Doing this after age 70 can slash your dementia risk by 39%

One everyday activity is practically pitch perfect when it comes to delaying dementia. US cases are predicted to double by 2060, with about half of Americans expected to experience cognitive ... Read More

This Sleep Occurrence May Indicate Your Risk Of Dementia

Dreams are normal occurrences for everyone, and most people report having occasional nightmares. However, the frequency of your nightmares, and how old you are when you experience them, might reveal ... Read More

New study finds even small amounts of alcohol may raise dementia risk

Even light drinking (under seven drinks a week) showed no protective effect in the largest combined study to date. Genetic analyses suggest the more alcohol you’re predisposed to consume, the higher ... Read More

What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?

A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his mum before him. Slowly, his personality began to ebb away. Now, at the age of 75, his cognitive ... Read More

Could your urine predict your dementia risk?

Hong Xu receives funding from the Swedish Research Council . A simple urine test could reveal your risk of developing dementia decades before symptoms appear, a new study shows. For the study, my ... Read More

Flu vaccines can reduce dementia risk: Melissa Zapanta Shelton

Guest columnist Melissa Zapanta Shelton is executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland and Greater East Ohio chapters. Vaccines protect older individuals from risks associated with flu ... Read More