1079 - 32 Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk

00:00:00 - Introduction: Overview of the 32 risk factors contributing to dementia. 00:00:35 - Early Life Education: Importance of education and cognitive reserve in childhood. 00:03:40 - Midlife Hypertension: Impact of hypertension on brain health and dementia. 00:06:10 - Hypoxia: Role of oxygen deprivation in cognitive decline. 00:08:05 - Sleep Apnea and Breathing Issues: Discussion on apnea, snoring, and their link to dementia risk. 00:11:35 - Obesity and Inflammation: Effects of excess fat tissue on brain inflammation. 00:14:10 - Diabetes and Blood Sugar Management: Stress and sugar levels as contributors to cognitive decline. 00:18:45 - Hearing Loss: The connection between untreated hearing loss and dementia. 00:22:20 - Vision Loss: Impacts of vision impairment on brain activity and stress. 00:26:30 - Poor Diet and Dehydration: Diet quality, hydration, and their influence on cognition. 00:30:15 - Antioxidants and Ultra-Processed Foods: Role of colorful diets and avoiding processed foods. 00:34:00 - Physical Activity: Benefits of exercise in reducing dementia risks. 00:38:40 - Autoimmune Disorders: Links between systemic inflammation and cognitive decline. 00:42:10 - Social Isolation: Importance of social interactions in maintaining brain health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices