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12 Dementia Risk Factors Uncovered: Urgent Action Needed

1/6/2025

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A groundbreaking Canadian study has unveiled 12 key risk factors for dementia in adults over 45, with physical inactivity, hearing loss, obesity, and hypertension topping the list. Researchers stress the urgency of early intervention and reveal a troubling connection between sleep disruption and cognitive decline, urging a proactive approach to safeguard mental health.

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A groundbreaking Canadian study has unveiled 12 key risk factors for dementia in adults over 45, with physical inactivity, hearing loss, obesity, and hypertension topping the list. Researchers stress the urgency of early intervention and reveal a troubling connection between sleep disruption and cognitive decline, urging a proactive approach to safeguard mental health.