Dementia: New WHO guidelines show how to prevent up to 45% of cases
Updated WHO guidelines indicates that up to 45% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented through modifiable lifestyle and vascular risk factors, including physical activity, diet, social and cognitive engagement, and reduced exposure to air pollution. Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, who underscores that the strengthened evidence base reinforces the long-standing emphasis on fundamental lifestyle measures—such as metabolic health, blood sugar control, restorative sleep, and minimizing environmental exposures—as central to lowering dementia risk across the lifespan.
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Source: Medical News Today
Posted on: July 23, 2026