In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the highly debated question: Can you prevent dementia? 

This episode will cover:

— Clarification of what it means to prevent dementia and the current state of research.

— A look at modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia.

— Insights into the importance of mental health and lifestyle in maintaining cognitive health.

— Personal advice from the host.

REFERENCES:

https://alzres.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/alzrt104.pdf

https://lifestylemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ACLM-Article-Lifestyle-Intervention-Alzheimers.pdf

https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Risk-factors_Alzheimer-Society-Canada-2023.pdf

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/46395611_Designing_prevention_programmes_to_reduce_incidence_of_dementia_Prospective_cohort_study_of_modifiable_risk_factors

https://order.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/dementia-risk-tip-sheet.pdf

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