DON’T FORGET THEM –
Dec. 5, 2024 – This analysis identified lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, obesity and not engaging in hobbies at age 60 as key predictors of dementia risk, from a review of 181 potential risk factors. In addition to lifestyle influences, the study found regional variations in dementia risk, with individuals born in the South facing a significantly higher likelihood of developing dementia … The study found the following factors as strong predictors of developing dementia:
- Having poor physical health,
- Experiencing a stroke,
- Having particular genes that strongly predict a future risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia,
- Not having a private health insurance plan at age 60,
- Never having worked or having worked only a few years,
- Having diabetes or a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or more at age 60,
- Never drinking alcohol or drinking excessively,
- Never exercising,
- Scoring low on various physical tests (such as grip strength, walking speed and balance etc.),
- Being less conscientious,
- Having low engagement in hobbies and activities that involve learning new things.
