Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, study finds

Nearly half of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed, a major new study suggests. Here’s how

The landmark Lancet commission identified 14 major risk factors for dementia, including two new ones. Here’s how to avoid cognitive decline

Many dementia cases could be prevented, delayed – study

PARIS — Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far.The debilitating condition, which progressively robs people of their memories, cognitive abilities, language and independence, currently affects more than 55 million people across the world.Dementia is caused by a…

Almost half of dementia cases can be fended off, study says - West Hawaii Today

Almost half of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed by addressing health issues such as vision and hearing loss along with depression, researchers said, offering potential relief as cases of the condition continue to rise.

Up to half of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing key risk factors: Study

A new study reveals that millions of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing key risk factors like smoking and air pollution.

Almost Half of Dementia Cases Avoidable by Addressing 14 Risk Factors, Major Study Finds

Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far.