Neurological conditions like dementia (which include Alzheimer’s disease) are on the rise.
Researchers at the University of Oxford identified the three lifestyle factorstied to faster aging1andcognitive decline.
Here’s what they found.
Now, all three of these are well-established risk factors for diabetes.
The other modifiable factors
What role does genetics play?
Researchers found that certain genes that code for immune and inflammatory responses may influence poor brain aging.
These genetic factors are also connected to some of the modifiable factors.
So, lifestyle may also help you overcome some genetic predispositions to early brain aging.
It’s important to note thatnot all casesof dementia can be prevented through lifestyle choices alone.
