Lancet Commision: The 14 Modifiable Risks That Could Delay/Prevent 45% Of Dementia

Send us Fan MailWe unpack the 2024 Landscape Commission update on dementia and show how 14 modifiable risks add up to a realistic, hopeful prevention blueprint across the life course. Two new risks high LDL cholesterol and untreated vision loss expand the strategy from heart health to sensory health.• The 14 modifiable risks grouped by education, vascular metabolic, lifestyle mental social, and sensory environmental• Why midlife is the golden window for hypertension, LDL, obesity, diabetes• How hearing and vision correction sustain cognitive stimulation and reduce risk• Cognitive reserve explained and why lifelong learning matters• Exercise targets and the compounding benefits of movement• The role of alcohol, depression, social isolation, and TBI• Air pollution as a systemic target and equity priority• Observational evidence limits, overlap of risks, and realistic impact ceiling• Four action areas for listeners to start now• Integrated care and policy changes to scale preventionSo thinking about that, what systemic changes things beyond just our individual choices do you think are most critical for us to start investing in right now to make that potential a reality?This podcast is created by Ai for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or health advice. Please talk to your healthcare team for medical advice. Never miss an episode—subscribe on your favorite podcast app!