Study lists daily habits that can slow dementia
Small changes can reduce heart disease and dementia risk
- A new study has found that lifestyle changes proven to reduce heart disease risk might also significantly reduce cognitive decline.
- Researchers from Florida Atlantic University found that daily habits like exercise, healthy eating, and social engagement can help prevent dementia.
- The study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, suggests that losing cognitive function is not an inevitable part of ageing.
- A large-scale clinical trial showed that participants making intensive lifestyle changes experienced significant improvements in global cognition over two years.
- Scientists are calling for investment in lifestyle-based strategies to protect brain health, which could reduce national and global healthcare burdens.