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These studies suggest that reducing dementia risk can be achieved through lifestyle modifications such as physical activity, diet, cognitive engagement, quitting smoking, and managing health conditions like delirium and depressive disorders.
Dementia is a growing public health concern with no current cure, making prevention strategies crucial. Research has identified several modifiable lifestyle factors that can reduce the risk of developing dementia. This synthesis aims to present the most effective steps individuals can take to lower their risk based on recent research findings.
Physical Activity:
Diet and Nutrition:
Cognitive Engagement:
Social Engagement:
Managing Vascular Risk Factors:
Smoking Cessation:
Mental Health:
Multidomain Interventions:
To reduce the risk of dementia, individuals should focus on increasing physical activity, adopting a healthy diet, engaging in cognitive and social activities, managing vascular risk factors, quitting smoking, and addressing mental health issues. Multidomain interventions that incorporate several of these strategies simultaneously are particularly effective. By making these lifestyle changes, individuals can significantly lower their risk of developing dementia.
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