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.

Targeting 14 modifiable risk factors from childhood to old age could prevent or delay dementia

Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, even as people around the world live longer and the number of people with dementia is set to rise dramatically in all countries, according to the third Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care, which is being presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AA…