Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years

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 Scientists claim to have identified three health measures in middle age that can ward off dementia for more than a decade. 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 a…

5 Aug, 20:00

Three health habits in midlife linked to 13 extra years without dementia in landmark study

A landmark study has revealed that maintaining three key health markers during middle age could stave off dementia for close to 13 years. The research, carried out by scientists at NYU Langone Health and published yesterday in the journal Neurology, identified normal blood pressure, the absence of type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between the ages of 45 and 65 as the critical factors. Individuals free of all three …

6 Aug, 09:05