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Cut Dementia Risk by 45% with Simple Changes

3/17/2025

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Dementia is on track to become Australia's top killer within five years. However, research reveals that tackling 14 modifiable risk factors, such as smoking and hearing loss, could slash dementia cases by 45%. A recent trial shows that improving these factors enhances cognitive function, prompting Dementia Australia to call for government investment in brain health initiatives.

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Dementia is on track to become Australia's top killer within five years. However, research reveals that tackling 14 modifiable risk factors, such as smoking and hearing loss, could slash dementia cases by 45%. A recent trial shows that improving these factors enhances cognitive function, prompting Dementia Australia to call for government investment in brain health initiatives.