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Experts reveal only three factors matter in preventing dementia

A new study looking at Americans over 30 years found three risk factors contributed the most to someone's risk of developing dementia.

Source: Cubes | 

04.12.2024, 16:24

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There are just three main things you need to worry about when it comes to preventing dementia, a review suggests.

Over the years everything from what time you go to bed to how much alcohol you drink has been linked to the memory robbing disorder.

But by looking at data from more than 20,000 older adults over 30 years, researchers found three lifestyle factors demonstrably outweighed all others.

Not having a hobby, being obese and being sedentary after age 60 were the biggest predictors of who went on to develop the disorder.

They also found that Americans who lived in the South were more likely to develop the condition, even after adjusting for factors like income. 

So picking up knitting, going for regular walks and watching your calories are the most key factors to preventing the incurable condition, the research said.

Peter Hudomiet, an economist who led the study said: 'This work provides additional evidence about actions that individuals can take to pursue a lifestyle that promotes brain health across the lifespan.'

Writing in the study, he added: 'Other lifestyle and health behavior factors are not strong predictors of dementia, such as smoking, checking cholesterol levels, having flu shots, and getting mammograms, pap smears, and breast or prostate exams.'

Actor Christ Hemsworth found out he has copies of a gene that makes one more likely to develop dementia. The Australian is an avid gym-goer, and also enjoys surfing, boxing and football

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