5 ways to reduce your dementia risk

Dementia risk is rising in an aging US population. Cases are projected to double by 2060
New research suggests that the risk for developing dementia is significantly higher than previously estimated, and the burden on the United States population will grow substantially over the next few decades.
Dementia Risk May Be Doubling, New Study Says—Here’s What You Can Do About It
We all forget things now and then—people’s names, where you put your car keys, that dentist appointment that was scheduled before you got your new calendar. As we age, forgetfulness may worsen and begin to disrupt thinking abilities.
Dementia risk for people 55 and older has doubled, new study finds
Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.
5 ways to reduce your dementia risk as study estimates U.S. cases could double by 2060
More American adults may develop dementia than previously thought, according to a new study published this month. The number of Americans who will develop dementia—a progressive decline in memory, thinking skills,
US dementia cases to double by 2060, study predicts
The number of annual new dementia diagnoses is projected to rise from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about one million by 2060.
Has Our Dementia Risk Doubled? Don’t Panic – Here’s What to Do
Recent headlines suggest that up to 42% of people ages 55 and older face an eventual dementia diagnosis. But some experts have a follow-up message: Risk isn't the same as destiny, and there are ways to reduce it.
Processed Red Meat Is Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
In a study published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Daniel Wang, an assistant professor of medicine at the Brigham and Women’s ...
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
The risk of dementia could be affected by owning a dog or a cat
Living alone is believed to heighten the risk of dementia in older people, according to various studies. With this in mind, ...
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Dementia risk, higher than thought, requires a national strategy
The risk of developing dementia may be double what was previously thought. But there are things the U.S. can do to help fight ...
Eating just a quarter serving of these 5 foods every day increases your dementia risk by 13%
Several studies have suggested that a diet rich in sugar and saturated fat can contribute to inflammation, potentially ...
Processed red meat and dementia: What a new study means for your diet
We asked nutrition experts how consumers can make informed and healthy choices about eating red meat.
Battling dementia, unable to walk as LA fires rage: A narrow escape from assisted living
Embers lit the way, but could they make it out alive? The memory care unit was ablaze as staff tried to save them.
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Safeguarding Finances While Caring for Dementia Patients
Is your loved one showing signs of cognitive decline? Here are six tips for preserving financial well-being while managing ...
Dementia Rates in US Predicted to Double by 2060
Dementia rates in the U.S. could double by 2060 to a million new cases per year, according to a study published on Monday.
What’s having dementia like? Blurry vision, painful feet, clumsy hands simulated in tour
A psychologist’s ‘virtual dementia tours’ are designed to build sensitivity and awareness in those caring for others with the ...