Monday Health Minutes: Ways to Prevent Dementia [Video]

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While some causes of dementia, such as genetics, are beyond our control, understanding the controllable factors can empower us. Dr. Scott Murphy emphasizes that even with a family history of certain types of dementia, the genetic risk is not a certainty. This knowledge puts us in the driver’s seat, with our overall health status being a key factor we can actively manage.

“This includes lifestyle factors such as good nutrition, certain types of diet have been very strongly associated with reduced risk of dementia such as the Mediterranean diet,” said Murphy. “Taking daily walks, getting in those 10,000 steps, those can reduce the likelihood of developing dementia by as much as 50%.”

For those who have struggled with …