7 Habits That Could Raise Your Dementia Risk, According to Experts

7 Habits That Could Raise Your Dementia Risk, According to Experts

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOCredit: andreswd / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysNearly 41% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed by addressing lifestyle risk factors.Habits like poor sleep, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity may raise your risk.Small, consistent changes may help lower your risk over time.Dementia affects an estimated 6.7 million people in the United States, and that number is expected to grow. However, dementia isn…