Now, researchers have isolated 17 factors that have the largest influence on two of the most common forms of dementia, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The experts believe honing in on these modifiable risk factors early could prevent the disease from developing later in life. Vascular dementia impacts about 807,000 Americans, but any type of vascular-related dementia, such as mixed dementia with a vascular component, impacts about 2.7 million people. Old age and APOE e4 status are two of the most well-known risk factors for dementia. 'This damage impairs the function of the blood vessels and leads to vascular brain damage – and can ultimately lead to vascular dementia.'

Source: Daily Mail February 01, 2026 14:01 UTC