Common midlife vascular risk factors may cut dementia-free life by up to 13 years
A new study, published in Neurology Open Access, shows an association between three common vascular risk factors and the amount of dementia-free time people experience after age 55. The study hints that dementia is not inevitable and that addressing some modifiable vascular risks around or before midlife might extend dementia-free life for years.
A new study published in Neurology Open Access shows that three common midlife vascular risk factors—high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking—may significantly shorten the amount of time a person lives without dementia after the age of 55. These vascular risk factors can damage brain blood vessels, leading to cognitive decline and dementia. The research indicates that addressing these modifiable risk factors around or before midlife could potentially extend dementia-free life by up to 13 years.
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