Adopting seven healthy habits can reduce the risk of dementia by up to 43%, even in people who are genetically predisposed to developing it, according to research.
Those who are active, eat well, lose weight, do not smoke and keep their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar under control are up to 43% less likely to develop the disease.
However, it was previously unclear whether these habits were still useful in people whose genes put them at greater risk. “The good news is that even for people at the highest genetic risk, they live the same healthier lifestyle. [is likely to] lower risk of dementia, “said study author Dr. Adrienne Tin of the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
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