Scientists identify have identified 7 healthy linked to lower rates of dementia in those with genetic risk According to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may help reduce the risk of dementia
seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may help reduce the risk of dementia in people with the greatest genetic risk.Life’s Simple 7: being active, eating healthier, losing weight, not smoking, keeping a healthy blood pressure, regulating cholesterol, and lowering blood sugar.
In the research, 2,738 people with African heritage and 8,823 individuals with European ancestry were tracked over the course of 30 years. At the start of the trial, participants’ average age was 54. By the end of the study, 1,603 people with European ancestry developed dementia and 631 people with African ancestry developed dementia.
Among people with African ancestry, researchers found a similar pattern of declining dementia risk across all three groups among those with higher scores on the lifestyle factors. But researchers said the smaller number of participants in this group limited the findings, so more research is needed.
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