Can you keep your brain healthy? Can you prevent dementia? Researchers have answers to these questions. Good news: There’s a lot you can do.
It’s natural to feel anxious about how our brain changes with aging. In fact, fear of dementia is common (see Understanding Dementia to learn more.) Some of us also worry about minor cognitive changes that occur, such as not being able to remember a name.
Like all other organs of the body, the brain undergoes changes over time. Just as you can take steps to keep your heart or bones healthy through the years, you can also take steps to support your brain health.
Dementia: reduce the risk
Some of the best research about preventing dementia is summarized by the Lancet Commission on Dementiaopens a new window, who analyzed findings in 2020 and again in 2024. Their strong message to the world is that by adopting some wellness habits, we can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia. They say that about 45% of cases of dementia are “potentially preventable”.
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