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Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor

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Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor
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With dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the disease. While lifestyle and health-related factors, such as blood pressure control and physical activity, influence dementia risk, genetics also play a major role. Currently, it is unclear whether maintaining a favorable lifestyle reduces dementia risk equally across different genetic backgrounds.

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