45% OF DEMENTIA CASES MAY BE PREVENTABLE — ACT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

Could nearly 45% of dementia cases be preventable? In this episode of The Happy & Healthy Life Podcast With Matt Adams, we explore findings from the 2024 Lancet Commission and its 14 modifiable risk factors linked to dementia risk. Dr. James Waterlung discusses how hearing loss, vision problems, physical inactivity, metabolic health, high blood pressure, sleep, social connection, and other lifestyle factors may influence long-term brain health. You’ll learn why protecting hearing and vision, maintaining muscle strength, staying physically active, getting quality sleep, and supporting cardiovascular and metabolic health may help protect cognitive function as you age. We also explore the role of inflammation, insulin resistance, and the brain’s natural waste-clearance system during sleep. Dementia is not an inevitable part of aging, but no approach can guarantee prevention. Individual risk varies. This content is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional.