Consumer News Yes, You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

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

This Whole Grain May Lower Dementia Risk—and Dietitians Wish You’d Eat More of It

Millions of Americans are living with dementia, and those numbers are on the rise. Brown rice is rich in antioxidants and vitamins that may protect against dementia. It also provides fiber for steady ... 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 two-dose ... Read More

Healthy choices can reduce dementia risk for type 2 diabetes patients

A heart-healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of cognitive problems for people with type 2 diabetes and a genetic risk for dementia, researchers said. 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

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

Brain health: Easy daily exercises to reduce dementia risk and boost brain power

Keeping the brain young and thriving is crucial for physical, mental, and emotional health. A sharp brain also keeps chronic conditions such as dementia at bay. But how exactly do you achieve this? Read More

Study: Shingles vaccine could reduce risk of dementia, cardiovascular conditions

The shingles vaccine can significantly reduce the chance of developing vascular dementia, while also lowering the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and death in people ages 50 and older, according to ... 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

Reduce Dementia Risk by Having Fun with These Ways to Move

Just as much as the physical benefits, another reason we should keep exercising as we age is to protect our brains. Yes, staying active for as long as possible can help our cognitive health quite a ... 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