Three things to avoid for '13 extra years without dementia' revealed by study

Research from New York University's Langone Health involving over 12,000 individuals suggests that avoiding three specific health risks between ages 45 and 65 can delay dementia by an average of 13 years. The study identifies maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking as the key factors for reducing cognitive decline. Addressing these cardiovascular health measures during middle age is associated with a significant increase in the duration of a dementia-free life.