Ways to Reduce Risk of Dementia

August 19, 2025

  • Keep the brain active
    • Puzzles 🧩 
    • Crosswords
    • Sudoku
    • Board games ♟️ 
    • Learn a new language 🇮🇹
    • Learn to play a musical instrument 🎸 
    • Read books 📚 
    • Keep learning new things
  • Eat a balanced and diverse diet 🥗
  • Ensure sufficient omega 3 and B vitamins in the diet 🐟
  • Get enough vitamin D ☀️
  • Exercise regularly 🏃‍♀️
  • Keep a healthy weight
  • Get 7-9 hours sleep per night 💤
  • Maintain social contacts
  • Protect the brain e.g. wear protective headgear 👷‍♀️
  • Get hearing checks
  • Maintain a healthy blood pressure
  • Avoid smoking and pollution 🏃‍♀️
  • Avoid excessive alcohol 🍺
  • Eat less sugar 🍭
  • Use an air filter 💨