As researchers continue searching for ways to reduce dementia risk, a new study is shedding light on why women may face a greater burden than men. Scientists found that several well-known risk factors—including high blood pressure, elevated body mass index (BMI), hearing loss, and diabetes—appear to have a stronger negative effect on women’s cognitive health. The findings could help explain why women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease cases in the United States. While the study does not prove these conditions directly cause dementia, it reinforces the importance of managing health risks early and consistently.
