People Without These 3 Risk Factors Lived 13 More Years Without Dementia

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

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

A preventive neurologist said hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of dementia. Siarhei Khaletski/Getty Images A preventive neurologist said vision and hearing loss are risk factors for cognitive decline. Some researchers theorize that sensory loss reduces brain activity and stimulation. Wearing sunglasses or