Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

   6 reports
   • manchestereveningnews.co.uk20:00first to report
     Scientists say three actions from the age of 45 could keep you 'dementia free'

     Those surveyed were followed for an average of 26 years and the findings have now been published

   • aol.co.uk20:00
     Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’

     Avoiding three things in middle age is linked to 13 more years without dementia, experts have said. Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking from age 45 to 65 keeps dementia at bay for well over a decade, research suggests. A team from NYU Langone Health in the US studied more than 12,000 people to examine three key things affecting dementia risk. “Our findings argue that people need to actively avert these factors in midlife as a strategy for preserving brain health for more...

   • Google News - Top Stories20:01
     What You Do Between 45 And 65 Could Buy You 13 Extra Dementia-Free Years, Study Finds - sciencealert.com

     What You Do Between 45 And 65 Could Buy You 13 Extra Dementia-Free Years, Study Finds sciencealert.com Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years The Guardian Avoiding three things during middle age is linked to 13 more years without dementia Medical Xpress Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years CNN Three middle-age health rules could bring an extra 13 years without dementia, experts say Sky News

   • Google News - Top Stories20:04
     Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years - cnn.com

     Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years cnn.com Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years The Guardian Three middle-age health rules could bring an extra 13 years without dementia, experts say Sky News Scientists name three midlife dementia warning signs The Telegraph Three factors in midlife can delay the onset of dementia by 13 years New Scientist

   • aol.co.uk20:07edited after publishing
     Avoiding three key risk factors could keep you dementia-free for an extra 13 years

     previouslyAvoiding three key risk factors could keep you dementia-free for an extra 13 years - see full list

     Researchers at New York University's Langone Health checked more than 12,000 people without dementia at 55, including some who have high blood pressure, some with type 2 diabetes and others who smoke

   • miragenews.com20:45
     Three Midlife Habits Linked to 13 Dementia-Free Years

     Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking from age 48 to 68, are associated with nearly 13 additional years on average of

2. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories13:09
     Video New research reveals 3 things that may reduce dementia risk - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

     Video New research reveals 3 things that may reduce dementia risk ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years CNN Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years The Guardian Avoiding 3 Things During Middle Age Is Linked to 13 More Years Without Dementia NYU Langone Health Common midlife vascular risk factors may cut dementia-free life by up to 13 years Medical Xpress

   • Google News - Top Stories15:08
     People who avoid 3 key things live nearly 13 years longer without dementia: study

     People who avoid 3 key things live nearly 13 years longer without dementia: study New York Post Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years CNN Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years The Guardian Avoiding 3 Things During Middle Age Is Linked to 13 More Years Without Dementia nyulangone.org What You Do Between 45 And 65 Could Buy You 13 Extra Dementia-Free Years, Study Finds ScienceAlert

   • medicaldaily.com15:15
     Three Midlife Health Factors Are Linked to Nearly Thirteen More Dementia Free Years, a Long Term Study Finds

     A 12,409-person study links normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking in midlife to nearly 13 more dementia-free years. What it shows.

   • medicaldaily.com17:30
     Three Midlife Health Habits Could Delay Dementia by More Than a Decade, Study Finds

     A new study links avoiding smoking, managing blood pressure, and controlling diabetes in midlife to nearly 13 more years of dementia-free living.

3. Fri, 7 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories11:32
     Avoiding these 3 risk factors might buy you 13 more dementia-free years

     Avoiding these 3 risk factors might buy you 13 more dementia-free years The Washington Post Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years The Guardian Avoiding 3 Things During Middle Age Is Linked to 13 More Years Without Dementia NYU Langone Health Common midlife vascular risk factors may cut dementia-free life by up to 13 years Medical Xpress Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years CNN

   • irishdentist.ie13:34
     Avoiding 3 risk factors in midlife could add 13 dementia-free years

     Share on Pinterest Recent research suggests that avoiding smoking, protecting against diabetes, and maintaining normal blood pressure could help protect against dementia. andreswd/Getty Images Research

   • nbcnews.com16:45edited after publishing
     How 3 health factors can help delay dementia for up to 13 years

     previouslyHow three health factors can help delay dementia for up to 13 years

     Healthy blood vessels can protect your brain as well as your heart.

4. Sat, 8 August 2026

   2 reports
   • fox13news.com14:54
     Dementia risk factors: Avoiding these 3 things could delay symptoms for years, study finds

     A new study has identified three health factors that could delay dementia for up to 13 years.

     2 reprints

     • fox4news.com8 Aug, 14:54their copy
     • fox10phoenix.com8 Aug, 14:54their copy
   • spacedaily.com20:00
     The most extensive review of dementia risk to date found nearly half of all cases trace back to 14 everyday factors, from hearing loss to untreated vision problems, most of which have more to do with your health than your age

     What you thought was inevitable aging might actually be preventable—if you treat your hearing loss, fix your vision, and address a dozen other overlooked health conditions.

5. Sun, 9 August 2026

   1 report
   • scienceblog.com19:55
     No habit can promise to keep dementia away, but the largest expert review to date estimates that up to 45 percent of cases could in principle be prevented or delayed by changing 14 risk factors, most of them ordinary and within reach

     Nearly half of dementia cases may be preventable through ordinary changes—diet, exercise, sleep, social connection—though no single habit offers guaranteed protection.

6. Mon, 10 August 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories05:14
     Avoiding these three things could add 13 years of dementia-free life - euronews.com

     Avoiding these three things could add 13 years of dementia-free life euronews.com How 3 health factors can help delay dementia for up to 13 years NBC News Preventing dementia | Healthy midlife habits could delay dementia by up to 13 years, study finds ABC11 News Avoiding 3 Things During Middle Age Is Linked to 13 More Years Without Dementia NYU Langone Health Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change ScienceDaily

   • dailypost.co.uk06:00
     Simple routine change can cut dementia risk in your 40s and 50s

     The way we live can have a real impact on our chances of developing dementia

     2 reprints

     • getsurrey.co.uk10 Aug, 06:00their copy
     • plymouthherald.co.uk10 Aug, 06:00their copy
   • Index.hr (Croatia)11:02
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     U NAREDNIM desetljećima očekuje se nagli porast broja oboljelih od demencije.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)12:18
     Rani znakovi demencije koji pogađaju ljude u 30-ima i 40-ima

     DEMENCIJA se može javiti i kod mlađih osoba, već u 30-ima.

   • womenshealthmag.com16:32
     This Nighttime Habit Could Be A Key Indicator Of Dementia. Neurologists Explain The Warning Signs

     Watch out for this precursor.

7. Tue, 11 August 2026

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8. Wed, 12 August 2026

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   • theadvocate.com.au04:00
     Why a 'Slip, Slop, Slap' campaign for our brains could save billions

     Nearly half of all dementia risk factors are within our control.

     7 reprints

     • tenterfieldstar.com.au12 Aug, 04:00their copy
     • bunburymail.com.au12 Aug, 04:00their copy
     • theleader.com.au12 Aug, 04:00their copy
     • gloucesteradvocate.com.au12 Aug, 04:00their copy
     • canberratimes.com.au12 Aug, 04:00their copy
     • easternriverinachronicle.com.au12 Aug, 04:00their copy
     • examiner.com.au12 Aug, 04:00their copy
   • naturalnews.com06:30
     Early-Life Sugar Restriction Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s, Dementia Risk, Study Finds

     Study: Less Sugar in First 1,000 Days Associated With Lower Alzheimer’s Risk People exposed to less sugar before birth and during their first one to two years of life were less likely to develop dementia more than six decades later, according to a study reported by Everyday Health. [1] Researchers analyzed health data from more than 60,000 […]

   • Google News - Top Stories23:01
     HRT drugs could slash risk of dementia in women, new study shows

     HRT drugs could slash risk of dementia in women, new study shows The Independent Estrogen Therapy May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Says Time Magazine Later-life estrogen therapy associated with lower risk of developing dementia News-Medical Study ties estrogen-based menopausal hormone therapy to lower Alzheimer’s risk Stanford Medicine Estrogen therapy is linked to fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain Science News

9. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • tportal (Croatia)15:44
     Ova jednostavna promjena u prehrani mogla bi usporiti kognitivno propadanje i smanjiti rizik od demencije

     Znanstvenici su otkrili da ograničavanje vremena konzumacije hrane može značajno usporiti kognitivno propadanje kod starijih osoba. Ključ uspjeha krije se u devetosatnom prozoru za jelo i potpunom izbjegavanju hrane nekoliko sati prije odlaska na spavanje

10. Fri, 14 August 2026

    4 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories12:12
      A New Study Links 2 Midlife Health Habits to Slower Cognitive Decline - inc.com

      A New Study Links 2 Midlife Health Habits to Slower Cognitive Decline inc.com A little movement in midlife could pay off for your brain years later ScienceDaily 30 Minutes, 3 Exercises: A Routine for an Aging Brain Nautilus | Science Exercise and Dementia: Just 35 Minutes a Week May Reduce the Risk | Health Matters | NYP NewYork-Presbyterian 30 Minutes Of This Form Of Exercise Can Boost Your Brain Health Yahoo Health

    • tenterfieldstar.com.au17:32
      Help for Australians to ward off leading cause of death

      Thousands of letters from the federal government will be sent to older Australians warning them they are at...

      1 reprint

      • northerndailyleader.com.au14 Aug, 17:32their copy
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    • Channel News Asia23:06
      9 things health experts wish you’d do in midlife to increase longevity

      How you care for yourself at this life stage matters a lot for your later years.

11. Sun, 16 August 2026

    1 report
    • Die Zeit (Germany)03:00
      Krankheit des Alters: AOK Bayern: Risiko für Demenz nimmt ab - Zahl der Kranken zu
12. Tue, 18 August 2026

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    • The Guardian World22:30
      Poor sleep can cost over-50s nine months of career, study finds

      Findings highlight importance of sleep health during middle age, particularly for those with lower socioeconomic status Sleep that is extremely disrupted or that goes on too long could mean a loss of nine months from working life after the age of 50, a study has found. It also found that women with no sleep disturbances had a longer working life from 50 to 68 than their male equivalents. Continue reading...

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13. Wed, 19 August 2026

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14. Thu, 20 August 2026

    4 reports
    • indiatimes.com02:02
      Diabetes, BP & smoking tied to dementia: Study

      NEW DELHI: People with no high BP, diabetes or smoking habit lived nearly 13 years longer without dementia than those with all three risk factors, a long-term US study has found. Those without any of the three lived an average 30 years without dementia from age 55, compared with 17.5 years among those with all three.

    • Le Figaro (France)06:00
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15. Mon, 24 August 2026

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16. Tue, 25 August 2026

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    • wupy101.com16:02
      Researchers work to address Alzheimer’s and dementia in rural communities - WUPY

      Aging with Alzheimer’s and dementia in rural communities can be especially hard.

      1 reprint

      • whsm.com25 Aug, 16:02their copy
17. Thu, 27 August 2026

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18. Fri, 28 August 2026

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19. Sun, 30 August 2026

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20. Mon, 31 August 2026

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    • Novinky (Czechia)07:25
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21. Tue, 1 September 2026

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22. Wed, 2 September 2026

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23. Thu, 3 September 2026

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24. Fri, 4 September 2026

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