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Jitka Vseteckova, Senior Lecturer Health and Social Care, The Open University

Six ways to look after your brain health in your 20s and 30s

Socialising often is a great way to keep your brain healthy. fizkes/ Shutterstock

Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of ageing. It’s thought that around 40% of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed) by changing certain lifestyle habits.

There are now 12 known modifiable risk factors associated with greater risk of dementia. By focusing on these factors and taking proactive steps early and consistently throughout your life, you can profoundly impact your brain health and overall wellbeing – and also reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life.

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