This chapter examines how lifestyle modifications can potentially prevent up to 45% of dementia cases by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. It also highlights the critical links between sensory impairments like hearing and vision loss, social isolation, and the broader implications for public health policies in managing dementia.
Snack-food companies have long shown their adaptability to changing diets. How could the rise of appetite-suppressing drugs and fears about ultra-processed foods change the food we consume? How hearing aids and other lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of dementia (11:00). And why it’s time to revive the siesta (17:11).
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