Scientists Find 3 Lifestyle Factors That May Delay Dementia by Up to 12 Years

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Scientists have uncovered three lifestyle factors that could influence your dementia risk.

In a recent study, diabetes, hypertension, and smoking status were found to delay dementia by up to 12 years.

Here, neurologists explain the findings.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 42% of Americans over the age of 55 will develop dementia at some point. Luckily, a growing body of research suggests there are concrete steps you can take to reduce your risk or delay the disease’s onset.

Most recently, a study in Neurology found that just three lifestyle factors may add up to 12 dementia-free years to your…

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