Avoiding these 3 things in middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years

Over 12,400 people who were dementia-free when they were 55 years old were monitored for an average of 26 years for Neurology Open Access' study.

Researchers tracked 12,000+ adults and found how three common midlife risk factors may influence dementia risk later in life.

A new study recommends people actively avert certain factors in midlife ‘as a strategy for preserving brain health’

The researchers said people need to 'actively avert these factors' in middle age

Avoiding three health factors may delay the odds of developing dementia by about 13 years, a new study has found: type 2 diabetes, smoking and high blood pressure.

Researchers at New York University's Langone Health checked more than 12,000 people without dementia at 55, including some who have high blood pressure, some with type 2 diabetes and others who smoke

Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years  CNN

Researchers found having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking all had a positive effect on dementia risk.

Researchers found having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking all had a positive effect on dementia risk.