Seven foods that can reduce your risk of dementia as it affects more of us than ever

As the general age of the population increases, dementia is affecting more people than ever before.

Triggered by damage to or loss of nerve cells and their connections in the brain, the condition displays differently in every person and can impact adults of any age.

There are 200 known variants, including Alzheimers, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia, and scientists are constantly learning more about its causes and potential treatments.