“Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease have many overlapping risk factors,” the charity added.
Examples include poor heart health in mid-life and carrying the APOE4 risk gene.
How to minimise dementia risk
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The NHS pointed out that risk factors for dementia include loneliness or social isolation, a sedentary lifestyle, untreated depression and hearing loss.
Consequently, to help improve your dementia risk, it might be helpful to wear a hearing aid (if needs be), to be more active, and to foster close friendships.
Source: Daily Express
