Dementia Cases to Double by 2060: Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Your Risk

Tejal Somvanshi

Dementia cases will reach 1 million by 2060, doubling current numbers and affecting basic daily activities like eating and driving.

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Plant-based foods and high vegetable intake slow cognitive decline rates, while improving early Alzheimer's symptoms.

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Regular aerobic exercise for 30 minutes, five days weekly, helps control weight and reduces dementia risks.

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Studies reveal flu and shingles vaccines lower dementia risks by reducing harmful immune responses to brain protein buildup.

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A daily multivitamin may slow memory loss by approximately two years in adults above 60.

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Using earplugs around loud noises and getting proper hearing aids prevents isolation-related cognitive decline.

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Proper management of hypertension and diabetes reduces stroke occurrence and subsequent memory impairment.

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Research suggests insomnia and daytime sleepiness associate with greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Alcohol consumption amplifies diabetes, blood pressure issues, and raises accident risks leading to brain trauma.

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Mental exercises through reading and games maintain brain function, while social isolation speeds cognitive decline.

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