dementia. Age is known to be the biggest risk factor for dementia and there is no cure, but discovering it early can ensure patients receive the correct treatment that helps them cope with the struggles it brings.
Nottinghamshire Live report that there are also some simple life changes people can make that decrease their chance of developing the condition.
A study conducted in the Netherlands found that people who smoked, had high blood pressure and a poor diet may also have lower scores on thinking skills tests, greater changes on brain scans and a higher risk of cognitive impairment.
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