![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/dementia-prevention-six-easy-ways-to-lower-your-risk-as-told-by-medical-experts/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Senior-Patient-Having-Consultation-With-Nurse-In-Office.jpg&description=There's more than 944,000 people in the UK with dementia, and it's estimated that by 2030 this will rise to more than 1 million - but there's ways to cut your risk of the disease Experts are warning of six easy ways to lower your risk of dementia. There are more than 944,000 people in the UK who have dementia, according to the NHS. 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia in the UK and now the number of people with dementia is increasing because people are living longer. It is estimated that by 2030, the number of people with dementia in the UK will be more than 1 million. The good news? Some dementia risk factors are modifiable, which means we can potentially reduce them. Early diagnosis and treatment are also key, so if you are experiencing any possible signs or are concerned about a loved one, have a chat with your doctor. "As a population, if we all [did this], we can reduce the risk of dementia, or Alzheimer's, by about a third," says Dr Emer MacSweeney, CEO and consultant neuroradiologist at Re:Cognition Health (recognitionhealth.com). Here's six ways to lower the risk of developing dementia: The most important out of all the ways you can lower your risk of dementia is exercise, MacSweeney says. She suggests: "People really should be doing at least 40 minutes of active cardio three to four times a week." It can be anything that gets your heart rate up such as jogging, aerobics or dance classes. But if you're joints aren't up to that, simply just walking can help. MacSweeney says: "Walking, especially quick walking, is incredibly good exercise. Fast walking for 40 minutes, four times a week, is really good for you." As well as keeping your body active, it's important to do the same for your brain. Whether it's learning a new language, musical instrument or getting stuck in to some brain-teasing puzzles, it's all important for brain health. Beyond this, leading public health expert Sir Muir Gray, author of Increase Your Brainability And Reduce Your Risk O){kind=link}
There’s more than 944,000 people in the UK with dementia, and it’s estimated that by 2030 this will rise to more than 1 million – but there’s ways to cut your risk of the disease
Experts are warning of six easy ways to lower your risk of dementia.
There are more than 944,000 people in the UK who have dementia, according to the NHS. 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia in the UK and now the number of people with dementia is increasing because people are living longer.
It is estimated that by 2030, the number of people with dementia in the UK will be more than 1 million. The good news? Some dementia risk factors are modifiable, which means we can potentially reduce them.
Early diagnosis and treatment are also key, so if you are experiencing any possible signs or are concerned about a loved one, have a chat with your doctor. “As a population, if we all [did this], we can reduce the risk of dementia, or Alzheimer’s, by about a third,” says Dr Emer MacSweeney, CEO and consultant neuroradiologist at Re:Cognition Health (recognitionhealth.com).