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Healthy Lifestyle Could Prevent 40% of Dementia Cases

3/5/2025

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Dementia impacts nearly one million individuals in England, with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia leading the way. Although a cure remains elusive, studies suggest that a healthy lifestyle could prevent up to 40% of cases. The NHS urges those aged 40-74 to undergo regular health checks to evaluate risk factors and receive vital dementia prevention advice.

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Dementia impacts nearly one million individuals in England, with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia leading the way. Although a cure remains elusive, studies suggest that a healthy lifestyle could prevent up to 40% of cases. The NHS urges those aged 40-74 to undergo regular health checks to evaluate risk factors and receive vital dementia prevention advice.