The team say dementia risk can be offset through physical activity, healthy eating, reducing alcohol and tobacco use and managing diabetes and high blood pressure. 'What sets this dementia risk calculator apart is that you don't need to visit a doctor for any tests,' said Dr. Stacey Fisher, the lead author of the study. Factors in the Dementia Population Risk Tool (DemPoRT) include age, smoking status and exposure, alcohol consumption, physical activity levels, stress and diet. The calculator can be used by individuals to assess their dementia risk and help them modify their lifestyle, according to the researchers. Through this research, the team has developed the first predictive tool designed to predict dementia at a population level.

Source: The Nation June 25, 2021 08:48 UTC