Dementia's Hidden Link to Lifestyle Choices The latest research from Lund University has shed light on a concerning reality: nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to modifiable risk factors, such as smoking and high blood pressure.
Age, genetics, and gender are often cited as unchangeable factors contributing to dementia risk, but the Lund University study highlights that a substantial portion of cases may be attributed to lifestyle decisions.
The researchers tracked almost 500 participants over four years, monitoring changes in their brains and identifying correlations between modifiable risks and brain damage.