Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleResearch indicates that up to 40 per cent of dementia cases globally may be linked to modifiable lifestyle factors, including hobbies. Engaging in hobbies and leisure activities could help boost “cognitive reserve”, which often allows people to deal better with age-related changes to the brain. A large Japanese study found that people with at least one hobby in mid-life had roughly a 19 per cent lower risk of developing “disabling” dementia, with multiple hobbies offering a 23 per cent reduction. While no single hobby is superior, research indicates they help lower dementia risk by bringing together factors such as cognitive challenge, physical activity, reduced stress and social connection.Social connection is highlighted as a crucial factor, with social isolation being a strong predictor of dementia risk, accounting for about 5 per cent of cases. In fullSimple hobbies can significantly lower your risk of developing dementia, study findsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How certain hobbies could slash your risk of dementia
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleResearch indicates that up to 40 per cent of dementia cases globally may be linked to modifiable lifestyle factors, including hobbies. Engaging in hobbies and leisure activities could help boost “cognitive reserve”, which often allows people to deal better with age-related changes to the brain. A large Japanese study found that people with at least one hobby in mid-life had roughly a 19 per cent lower risk of developing “disabling” dementia, with multiple hobbies offering a 23 per cent reduction. While no single hobby is superior, research indicates they help lower dementia risk by bringing together factors such as cognitive challenge, physical activity, reduced stress and social connection.Social connection is highlighted as a crucial factor, with social isolation being a strong predictor of dementia risk, accounting for about 5 per cent of cases. In fullSimple hobbies can significantly lower your risk of developing dementia, study findsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
