The World Health Organization says that up to nearly 50% of dementia cases could be stopped before they start. The key is tackling multiple risk factors. New findings point to a small diet change: eat less processed red meat. That alone might lower the odds by 13%. Health experts also highlighted two things many people ignore. Keeping active socially helps. Regular blood pressure checks matter. The brain needs both. Fresh imaging studies are looking deeper. Researchers study structural brain changes that are tied to time and neurological diseases.
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Faith & Music: Houston's Dementia Friendly Church - ABC13 Houston
Faith & Music: Houston's Dementia Friendly Church ABC13 Houston
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Study links processed red meat to a 13% higher dementia risk: 5 foods to avoid for better brain health - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Study links processed red meat to a 13% higher dementia risk: 5 foods to avoid for better brain health Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Why experts say to cut back on sweets, red meat and fried food on the MIND diet to reduce dementia risk - Miami Herald
Why experts say to cut back on sweets, red meat and fried food on the MIND diet to reduce dementia risk Miami Herald
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MRI reveals links between brain aging, neuro disorders AuntMinnie
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Wife Left Husband, 90, With Dementia Alone in 'Deplorable' Home as She Got Dinner With Friends - AOL.com
Wife Left Husband, 90, With Dementia Alone in 'Deplorable' Home as She Got Dinner With Friends AOL.com