A tool to help keep dementia in check
Summary
A neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital developed an online tool called the Brain Care Score to help people understand how lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of dementia and other health problems. The tool identifies habits that affect brain health and guides users on how to improve them. Experts say about 40% of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed by addressing certain lifestyle factors.Key Facts
- Dementia risk can be lowered by changing daily habits like diet and exercise.
- About 40 to 45% of dementia cases are linked to 14 modifiable risk factors.
- These risk factors include smoking, physical inactivity, hearing loss, high blood pressure, diabetes, and social isolation.
- The Brain Care Score is a free online questionnaire that helps people see how their lifestyle affects brain health.
- Higher Brain Care Scores are connected to lower risks of heart disease and some cancers.
- Lauren Sprague used the Brain Care Score to make healthier choices like eating more greens and spending time outdoors.
- The tool aims to give people control over their brain health by showing them where to focus changes.
- The Brain Care Score was created by Dr. Jonathan Rosand and his team.
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