Three Key Measures Between 45-65 Years Old Can Delay Dementia by 13 Years

Three key measures taken during middle age - controlling blood pressure, avoiding diabetes, and not smoking - can delay the onset of dementia by an average of 13 years. A 26-year study by US and Chinese researchers, involving 12,409 people, showed that the 45-65 age range is critical for brain health. Having normal blood pressure, not having diabetes, and not smoking can extend the lifespan without dementia by an average of 12.6 years. The researchers emphasized that the period between 45 and 65 years old is particularly important for vascular and brain health. High blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking can have a negative impact on vascular health, increasing the risk of dementia in later life. The study found that individuals with all three risk factors were more likely to develop dementia at a younger age and die earlier. Scientists noted that while the study did not prove that these factors directly cause dementia, the relationship between them is strong.