3 Things to Avoid in Middle Age That May Delay Dementia Risk by 13 Years
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A comprehensive study conducted in the US has revealed that preventing high blood pressure and diabetes in middle age, and avoiding smoking, can delay the development of dementia for years. According to the study, individuals aged 45-65 who do not have these risk factors can live an average of 13 years longer without developing dementia.
A study conducted in the US showed that maintaining healthy blood pressure, preventing diabetes, and avoiding smoking in individuals aged 45-65 could delay the onset of dementia by approximately 13 years.
A study conducted in the US has shown that controlling blood pressure and blood sugar levels in middle age and avoiding smoking can delay the onset of dementia by about 13 years. In the study, which followed more than 12,000 people for approximately 25 years, NYU researchers found that those who did not have these three risk factors between the ages of 45 and 65 lived longer without developing dementia.
3 Things to Avoid in Middle Age That May Delay Dementia Risk by 13 Years
Fact checked by Elizabeth GallAvoiding smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure can delay dementia by up to 13 years.Credit: miodrag ignjatovic / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysAvoiding smoking, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes in midlife may help you live up to 13 more years without dementia.These three risk factors can damage blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the brain and increasing the risk of dementia.Making small, healthy lifestyle…
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