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14 things you can do to prevent dementia | A Doctor's Guide

🧠 Can dementia really be prevented or delayed? According to the 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia, up to 45% of cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by tackling key lifestyle and health risks. Dr O’Donovan — a medical doctor in the UK caring for people with dementia, including both of his own grandmothers who had Alzheimer’s disease - will walk you through 14 evidence-based ways to reduce your dementia risk, based on the latest science. These are practical, realistic steps you can take — from managing hearing loss and high blood pressure, to staying socially connected and eating for brain health. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Which one of these will you act on today? I’ll respond with a personal message of support. Content and timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - Education and cognitive reserve 01:13 - Hearing loss and why it matters 01:48 - Social isolation and loneliness 02:34 - Head injuries and concussion 03:05 - Smoking and vascular damage 03:46 - High blood pressure and brain health 04:13 - Weight management and inflammation 04:37 - Brain-friendly diet (Mediterranean style) 04:56 - Physical activity and brain plasticity 05:30 - Alcohol and brain shrinkage 05:59 - Depression and cognitive decline 06:18 - Diabetes and insulin resistance 06:35 - Vision loss and dementia risk 06:25 - Cholesterol and brain health 📌 Resources mentioned in this video: ➡️ NHS Stop Smoking Services: nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ ➡️ UK Hearing Tests: specsavers.co.uk/hearing ➡️ UK Eye Exams: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/free-nhs-eye-tests-and-optical-vouchers/ ➡️ Alcohol Unit Calculator: alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/unit-calculator ➡️ Lancet Commission 2024 Summary: thelancet.com/commissions/dementia2024 💬 Join the conversation What small change will you make today to protect your brain? Comment below and share your commitment. 📩 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more evidence-based videos on brain health, dementia prevention, and caregiving support. #dementiaprevention #brainhealth #alzheimersawareness #dementiarisk #mentalhealth #healthyageing #cognitivehealth #dementiacaregiver #dementiacare #alzheimers