9 Dementia Risks You Can Reduce through Lifestyle

9 Dementia Risks You Can Reduce through Lifestyle By Esther Heerema, MSW Since we are still lacking an effective treatment or cure for dementia, one of the best ways to fight cognitive decline at this time is to prevent it. One study found that, while there are certain risk factors that are outside our control, there are others that we can reduce by life choices, and that doing so significantly decreases our chances of developing dementia.  Is It Alzheimer's or Vitamin B12 Deficiency?  The signs of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia can mirror the symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency. It is important to know the difference and be able to detect both in your loved ones. Unlike Alzheimer's, a B12 deficiency can be reversed.   READ NOW 9 Dementia Risks that You Can Control through Lifestyle  Researchers reviewed 323 studies involving more than 5000 people to evaluate dementia and the conditions that increase or decrease its risk. The good news? They found 9 modifiable conditions that increase the risk of dementia.   READ NOW Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Exam for Dementia  The Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) is a method of screening for Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia. It was designed as an alternative screening test to the widely used Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Here's why it's superior is some situations.   READ NOW Is It Lewy Body Dementia or Dementia with Lewy Bodies?  Dementia with Lewy bodies and Lewy body dementia- sounds like the same thing, right? Well, it depends on whom you ask, but despite the similarity in name, they're different from each other according to diagnostic guidelines.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What People with Diabetes Need to Know About Gangrene How to Prevent Neuropathy in Your Feet How to Be a Caregiver to Someone With Anxiety or Depression What to Do to Make Sure You Notice an Ulcer What to Do If You Have Calluses A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.