More than memory loss: Researchers have discovered two new dementia risk factors; here's what they are
New research highlights two crucial, preventable dementia risk factors beyond memory loss: high "bad" cholesterol in mid-life and untreated vision loss in later years. These factors, now recognized by the Lancet Commission, contribute significantly to dementia cases. Early detection and management of these conditions offer a hopeful path to protecting brain health.
New research highlights two crucial, preventable dementia risk factors beyond memory loss: high "bad" cholesterol in mid-life and untreated vision loss in later years. These factors, now recognized by the Lancet Commission, contribute significantly to dementia cases. Early detection and management of these conditions offer a hopeful path to protecting brain health.
