Doing These 9 Things Can Cut Your Risk of Dementia by 35 Percent—Here’s Why

Is dementia actually preventable?

Forgetfulness might seem like an unavoidable part of aging, but you aren’t destined to dementia. In fact, there’s actually a lot you can do to prevent dementia. A Lancet Commissions report from 24 leading dementia researchers says 35 percent of dementia comes from preventable causes. Follow these steps and you could ward off a condition affecting about 47 million people worldwide. Learn more treatable causes of dementia.