{"id":13781,"date":"2026-03-16T18:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/?p=13781"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:39:18","slug":"dementia-expert-highlights-three-lifestyle-changes-that-may-lower-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/dementia-expert-highlights-three-lifestyle-changes-that-may-lower-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia Expert Highlights Three Lifestyle Changes That May Lower Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leading Expert Shares 3 Key Ways to Help Reduce Dementia Risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prominent dementia specialist has highlighted practical lifestyle steps that may help lower the risk of developing certain types of dementia later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking on a recent television appearance, Professor Catherine Mummery explained that research suggests up to <strong>45% of dementia cases may be preventable<\/strong> by addressing modifiable risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current statistics indicate that dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and awareness around prevention has become increasingly important as populations age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Heart Health Matters for Brain Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Mummery emphasized that maintaining good cardiovascular health plays a major role in protecting the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She explained that many cases of <strong>vascular dementia<\/strong> \u2014 a common form of the condition \u2014 are linked to reduced blood flow to the brain. Because of this connection, what benefits the heart can also benefit cognitive health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key factors to monitor include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blood pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cholesterol levels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diabetes management<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smoking habits<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uncontrolled blood pressure and related conditions can increase strain on blood vessels, including those supplying the brain. Managing these risks through medical guidance and healthy habits can significantly contribute to overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Stay Physically Active<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular exercise was identified as one of the most effective steps people can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experts recommend engaging in moderate physical activity several times per week. Activities such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming, or fitness classes can help improve circulation, support heart health, and promote brain function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key is consistency \u2014 finding movement that fits your lifestyle and keeping it part of your weekly routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Keep Your Mind Engaged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue reading on next page&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental stimulation is also important. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean completing puzzles or memory games, although those can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, engaging in new and enjoyable activities \u2014 learning a skill, reading, taking up a hobby, or participating in social groups \u2014 can help keep the brain active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is on variety and continued learning, which may support long-term cognitive resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Follow a Balanced Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nutrition plays a significant role in overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brain-friendly diet typically includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plenty of <strong>fresh vegetables and fruits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lean proteins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited processed foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced added sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health professionals often recommend minimizing highly processed items and maintaining balanced meals to support both cardiovascular and cognitive health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Preventive Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations such as major brain health associations also suggest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reducing alcohol intake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quitting smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staying socially active<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While no single habit guarantees prevention, combining healthy lifestyle choices can significantly reduce overall risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experts stress that dementia prevention is about long-term habits rather than short-term changes. Small improvements made consistently over time can contribute to better heart health, improved brain function, and overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As research continues, awareness and early action remain powerful tools in supporting healthy aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which of these lifestyle changes do you already practice? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation to help spread awareness about brain health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leading Expert Shares 3 Key Ways to Help Reduce Dementia Risk A prominent dementia specialist has highlighted practical lifestyle steps&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":13782,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13781"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13781\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13783,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13781\/revisions\/13783"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/sirbenet\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}