FOUR in ten cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by adopting a healthier lifestyle, a study reveals.<\/p>\n
Experts have identified a dozen modifiable risks from childhood to old age that account for 40 per cent of cases.<\/p>\n
4<\/p>\n
It includes too much boozing, too little exercise, smoking, obesity and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n
Loneliness, pollution, head injury, hearing loss, depression, diabetes and poor education also increase the odds.<\/p>\n
The report was compiled by 28 researchers from around the world, who want individuals and governments to take action.<\/p>\n
Lead author Prof Gill Livingston, from University College London, said: We can reduce risks by creating active and healthy environments. <\/p>\n
Other suggestions include the wider use of hearing aids, stop-smoking support and safer working practices.<\/p>\n
4<\/p>\n
While experts say changing the way you live could help prevent dementia, here's exactly what you need to do to stop it in its tracks.<\/p>\n
Experts state that maintaining a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or less in midlife from around age 40 years will help cut your risk.<\/p>\n
Systolic blood pressure is the number that indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats.<\/p>\n
This is important as if the pressure is too high then it could lead to complications.<\/p>\n
The study states that people could try hearing aids.<\/p>\n
They said the use of hearing aids should be encouraged for hearing loss.<\/p>\n
It also reduces hearing loss by protecting ears from high noise levels.<\/p>\n
Pollution is everywhere we go so it can be hard to get away from but there are things you can do to monitor it.<\/p>\n
The experts said reducing your exposure to air pollution and second hand tobacco can help.<\/p>\n
Apps are available that monitor the pollution levels outside.<\/p>\n
While none of us want a head injury, experts says you should be careful if you are in a profession where you could be more prone to this.<\/p>\n
Most of us like a tipple, whether it's a gin and tonic or a pint, but experts say it's important to keep your drinking in check.<\/p>\n
To prevent alcohol misuse they say you should limit yourself to 21 units a week.<\/p>\n
Men can have 3-4 units a day and women 2-3.<\/p>\n
4<\/p>\n
The authors of the report said that this is a good idea at any age but can also reduce your risk of dementia.<\/p>\n
It states you should also help support others who want to stop smoking.<\/p>\n
While it may seem like a strange point to list, the experts say that an education is key in making sure people don't develop dementia later in life.<\/p>\n
Making sure children have both a primary and secondary education is imperative, they say.<\/p>\n
We all know the benefits of exercise.<\/p>\n
The researchers said that it's important to stay active, especially when you hit the middle of your life.<\/p>\n
4<\/p>\n
Keeping a healthy life style will lower your chance of diabetes. <\/p>\n
If you are overweight then you are more likely to develop diabetes and there are signs you can look out for.<\/p>\n
The government has recently launched numerous plans to help Brits kick start their weight loss journey.<\/p>\n
The experts say that a healthy weight can help prevent your risk to dementia.<\/p>\n
Getting yourself into a regular routine and a sleep pattern is always a good idea.<\/p>\n
The researchers said that more work needs to be done when it comes to connecting sleep to dementia but said that this is part of a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n
While a lot of focus is pushed on keeping fit, experts say that it's important to make sure you are mentally active through your later years.<\/p>\n
This could mean doing activities such as reading or even puzzles.<\/p>\n
Fiona Carragher, from the Alzheimers Society, said: The news that 40 per cent of dementia cases are, in theory, now preventable is certainly welcome.<\/p>\n
LOCK OF THE NORTHMeeting indoors banned for 4.5MILLION across Manchester, Lancs & Yorks<\/p>\n
GET CLUED UPHalf of Brits don't understand lockdown rules - 5 things you STILL can't do<\/p>\n
ICE OUTBREAKERCorona outbreak at Iceland distribution centre as 51 staff test positive<\/p>\n
Exclusive<\/p>\n
I HAVE A DICKY ARMDad whose penis dropped off has new one built on his ARM in world first<\/p>\n
'UTTER SHAMBLES'Chaos as 4.5m hit by new lockdown rules with less than 3 hours' warning<\/p>\n
Exclusive<\/p>\n
YOU'VE GOT 2B JOKINGEngineer who left vac giant Dyson after 20 years handed 'two pencils'<\/p>\n
While we dont have all the answers yet, we can take action now to tackle the risk factors within our control, including excessive drinking, obesity and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, we need public health policies to address other factors, such as air pollution and inequalities in childhood education. <\/p>\n
Around 850,000 people are living with dementia in the UK, with the figure predicted to rise to 1.6million by 2040.<\/p>\n
The findings are published in The Lancet and presented at the Alzheimers Association International Conference.<\/p>\n
GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAILexclusive@the-sun.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n More here: FOUR in ten cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by adopting a healthier lifestyle, a study reveals. Continue reading
\nFrom too much boozing to too little exercise, the 12 simple lifestyle tweaks that could prevent 40% of - The Sun<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"