Published on
10/08/2026 - 7:14 GMT+2
Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking from age 48 to 68 are associated with nearly 13 additional years, on average, of dementia-free life, according to a new study.
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health burdens worldwide. Every year, 10 million new cases are diagnosed globally, according to the World Health Organization, and that number is projected to surpass 150 million by 2050.
The rising toll has prompted researchers to focus on prevention and the modifiable lifestyle factors people can adopt in midlife for healthier ageing.
