5 ways to reduce your dementia risk

5 ways to reduce your dementia risk as study estimates U.S. cases could double by 2060
More American adults may develop dementia than previously thought, according to a new study published this month. The number of Americans who will develop dementia—a progressive decline in memory, thinking skills,
Dementia Risk May Be Doubling, New Study Says—Here’s What You Can Do About It
We all forget things now and then—people’s names, where you put your car keys, that dentist appointment that was scheduled before you got your new calendar. As we age, forgetfulness may worsen and begin to disrupt thinking abilities.
Processed Red Meat Is Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
In a study published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Daniel Wang, an assistant professor of medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and his team report that people who eat more processed red meat had a 14% higher risk of developing dementia over more than four decades that those who consumed minimal amounts.
Dementia risk for people 55 and older has doubled, new study finds
Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.
Processed red meat and dementia: What a new study means for your diet
We asked nutrition experts how consumers can make informed and healthy choices about eating red meat.

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Dementia risk, higher than thought, requires a national strategy
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Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
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Eating just a quarter serving of these 5 foods every day increases your dementia risk by 13%
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Dean Windass has noticed only one change to body since dementia diagnosis
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Replacing hot dogs with fish cuts dementia risk by 28%, says neurology journal
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Alzheimer’s expert reveals how to reduce dementia risk — when to eat breakfast, what goes in coffee
I’ve tried everything,” Dr. Nathaniel Chin, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine, ...