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From purling to puzzles, these hobbies could reduce your dementia risk
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An article examining how lifestyle hobbies such as crafts and puzzles may reduce dementia risk, citing research suggesting that up to 40% of dementia cases worldwide are linked to modifiable lifestyle factors rather than genetics alone.
From purling to puzzles, these hobbies could reduce your dementia risk
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Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia.
About 446,000 people currently live with a brain condition that may affect their memory, thinking and behaviour. And this number is projected to almost double by 2065.
That sounds frightening, especially as we age or watch loved ones get older. But dementia risk isn’t just the result of genetics, old age or bad luck.
Rather, research suggests up to 40% of dementia cases worldwide may be linked to lifestyle factors w
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