“Ten Targets for Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk”

“Ten Targets for Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk,” by Judy George, MedPageToday

Quote:

“Ten risk factors appeared to have a significant effect on developing Alzheimer’s disease, many of which could be targeted with preventive steps, a meta-analysis suggested. … The suggestions pinpointed 10 risk factors with Class 1 Level A strong evidence, they wrote in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry:

  • Diabetes
  • Hyperhomocysteinemia
  • Poor BMI management
  • Reduced education
  • Hypertension in midlife
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Head trauma
  • Less cognitive activity
  • Stress
  • Depression”

LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform):

Good news: you can reduce dementia risk. Bad news: it takes effort.