12 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Dementia is the most feared consequence of aging today, but many people are not doing enough to protect themselves from it as they age. That's why experts have created a 12-step checklist to help reduce the risk of dementia. Taking care of hearing, engaging in daily brain challenges, and maintaining social contacts can help prevent dementia. 12 Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia: 1. Get at least seven hours of sleep per night 2. Regular brain challenges 3. Taking care of mental well-being 4. Staying socially active 5. Paying attention to your hearing 6. Eating a balanced diet 7. Staying physically active 8. Quitting smoking 9. Responsible alcohol consumption 10. Monitoring healthy cholesterol levels 11. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure 12. Managing diabetes as effectively as possible A survey of 2,200 adults in the United Kingdom found that only 31% of adults reported getting at least seven hours of high-quality sleep every night. Just over 27% said they challenge their brains every day.