Eleven Predictors For Dementia

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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.