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Shingles vaccine could lower dementia risk, study suggests | CBC News | āāāāā Aldora Adds: The study found the shingles vaccine could lower your risk of dementia by 20%. Since the average personās lifetime risk of dementia is about 10%, that means the vaccine could lower it to around 8%. Of course, daily habitsālike poor sleep, lack of exercise, or other lifestyle factors from the Aldora 18ācan raise your risk well above 10%. For people with lots of risk factors, the vaccine might be helpful as part of an overall prevention strategy. In Canada, the shingles vaccine is already recommended for everyone over age 50 for other reasons. Talk to your doctor to see if itās a good idea for you. You can read the full study here. Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementiaā¦. | CNN News | āāā Aldora Adds: The study found people with metabolic syndrome - a combination of excess weight, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol - were 24% more likely to develop dementia before age 65. Based on insights from Aldoraās experts, weād also highlight head injuries and heavy alcohol use as additional risk factors for early-onset dementia, beyond genetics. Take Aldoraās lifestyle quiz to discover which areas you might want to focus on improving. Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds | CNN News | āāāā Aldora Adds: Using technology was linked to a 42% lower risk of memory problems - thatās huge! Engaging your brain through tech-based tools like apps and games can help keep it sharp through stimulation. However, donāt rely on technology alone for brain training. Real-world hobbies are also essential to stimulate different parts of the brain and provide a more well-rounded workout. Need ideas? Check out Aldoraās article on ā100% hobbiesā for better brain health.
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