In 2020, these same researchers determined 12 modifiable risk factors that are known to put folks at higher risk of developing dementia. These are:
Physical inactivity
Smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
Air pollution
Head injury
Infrequent social contact
Less education
Obesity
Hypertension
Diabetes
Depression
Hearing impairment
According to the report, these 12 factors, along with the two new…
A Study Has Revealed The Biggest Risk Factors For Getting Early Dementia, And Knowledge Is Power
June 19, 2025
Overall, the study results are consistent with what medical experts have been advising patients for years.
Dr. Arman Fesharaki-Zadeh, an assistant professor of psychiatry and of neurology at the Yale School of Medicine, recommended three “lifestyle measures” that folks…
