5 Factors That Reduce Your Dementia Risk!

Are you concerned about your risk of developing dementia? Recent research has uncovered five key lifestyle factors that can significantly lower your risk, even if your brain shows signs of Alzheimer's disease pathology. In this video, we dive into the groundbreaking study from February 2024 and explore how diet, exercise, cognitive activities, smoking cessation, and moderate alcohol consumption can impact your brain health.

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[praisehiminthedance]

I got a score of two. My sweet Momma had Alzheimer's. My sweet Daddy had dementia.

[bobbiehollingsworth]

I got 4 out of 5, mom passed from it. She had early onset age 49. Im 70 now.

[randbhauptt]

I got a 4 but definitely need improvement on exercise and diet. My mother already has dementia and I am trying to keep her interested in doing things as she lives with me and I need it too

[cherylcampbell]

Sleep is most important for me. Went organic over 10 years ago. Passed all 5. 75 and still work part time as a caregiver 👍💕

[reenimelgoza]

I'm a 5! That's exciting because my mom, her sister and mother all have/ had alzheimers!

[jeannebh]

I am a 5, but I want to get more cardio. My mother is showing signs of cognitive decline and she has maybe a 2. After losing her husband three years ago, her grief affected everything.

[janicestricklin]

I am so thankful I quit smoking and drinking over 30 years ago. I give God all the glory. I give myself a 3.5 . I need to do more vigorous exercise and continue working on my diet. Thank you Natalie for the great video.

[esthernapolitano]

Also better quality sleep and social engagement is important.

[halimakhan]

I'm caring for my husband with Dementia at first I really did not know what hit it was very Difficult because his behaviour was very scary
Thanks to these videos on YouTube are very helpful

[NursePeterMAbraham]

May I also add that everyone learns two sets of words "absolute risk reduction" and "relative risk reduction" for when it comes to talking about medications that may be recommended for them or their loved ones to take. "Absolute risk reduction" is the real reduction of risk or otherwise how much the medication or treatment may actually help someone. Relative risk reduction is pure marketing language. The reason to know these is that when a provider, for example recommends statins -- which can cause dementia along with worsening diabetes, muscle aches and pains, and more -- your viewers can test the doctors as to why the doctor would recommend something with an absolute risk reduction of less than 1% when it can cause severe problems such a dementia? The relative risk reduction of 40% is obtained by comparing 0.00% to 0.8%.

[rodromano]

Very useful vid! I lost my mom to dementia two years ago - I’m in my early 70’s and definitely feel as though my cognitive skills are declining - having said that, I’m probably a strong 3 on the chart, diet could improve, and to be totally honest, I’ve never met a sweet dessert I didn’t like. I’m trying to change that but it’s not easy, even though you know the risk - I suppose an addiction is an addiction no matter the source!

[ilianadiaz]

Thank you, this video was very helpful. I scored 4, I need to exercise more!

[rhonaclark]

4.5 for me and 4.5 for my husband. Number 5 has increased in recent years. My husband has Alzheimer’s

[ConstanceGaughan]

Thank you. I’m pretty good especially once I started hearing about how I could help control the disease in my life. Once I get the pins out toes the exercise will begin. Tuesday is day!!!!

[linkbelt]

Excellent information! At age 83, I am giving myself a 5. I admit, at age 40, I would have flunked this test! LOL

[monnaz]

My dad did all of these throughout our lives, and he still was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia at 81 years old. He is now 84. He tried very hard to prevent this from happening

[karenwilcox]

Thank you for sharing this insight. Very useful. My mum has Alzheimer’s and it’s good to know what I can ‘try’ to do to reduce my risk. I need better diet and I’ve recently signed up to #walk1000miles a year and smashed the 100 mark in 2 months. I don’t and never have smoked, drink very little and am a lifelong learner. I’m also in L&D as a profession.

Thanks again for your videos and knowledge sharing.

[katiehaynes]

Thank you for the informative wonderful video! I appreciate the study that is attached. This information gives hope.❤

[jillianroberts]

I am a 4 . I have been vegan for 11 years at least and vegetarian before that. My Mom has Alzeihmers I am her caregiver she is 89 and has been sick for about 31/2 years and my Dad, his brother, both died from it so i feel i am at a high risk. I exercise daily but could improve on that and increasing my cognitive activities.
Thanks for this vid ! ❤

[michaelbean]

I'm 77 and my lifestyle today is around 3.5 although seven to eleven years ago I probably would have scored a two for lots of exercise and not smoking. Thank you for this important show and the great advice for caregivers. You're and angel.