A 2020 report from the Lancet Commission initially helped inspire our hosts Jay Ingram and Dr. Allison Sekuler to start the Defy Dementia podcast and help people reduce their dementia risk. In this special episode, they dive into the groundbreaking findings from the latest Lancet Commission report, published in August 2024. Joined by lead author Dr. Gillian Livingston, they explore how nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented by addressing key lifestyle factors. Discover the two new risk factors identified in the report, and gain practical insights on how you can take action today to protect your brain health.

Note: The full report of the Lancet Commission can be accessed <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.thelancet.com/commissions/dementia-prevention-intervention-care__;!!B7DLU6dH4g!C__8a4lWbV979AHj1JEMxzLqe7xZCU2aiz0vmPc9gHaOBTFq51OkkQuPPTyY6A0SsHnC6GM2enZMOal54ecG_5BB$" target="_blank">here</a>.

Resources

<ul><li><a href="https://www.alzinfo.org/articles/prevention/a-reminder-have-a-regular-eye-exam/" target="_blank">A reminder: Have a regular eye exam</a> – from The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation</li><li><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/older-adults-with-vision-problems-face-higher-dementia-risks" target="_blank">Older adults with vision problems face higher dementia risks</a> – from Harvard Health Publishing</li><li><a href="https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/possible-risks-of-dementia/cholesterol#:~:text=The%20bad%20cholesterol%20(known%20as,bad%20cholesterol%20increases%20dementia%20risk" target="_blank">Cholesterol and the risk of dementia</a> – from Alzheimer’s Society</li><li><a href="https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/dementia-information/dementia-risk/cholesterol-and-dementia-risk/#:~:text=High%20levels%20of%20cholesterol%20in,builds%20up%20in%20our%20brain" target="_blank">Cholesterol and dementia risk</a> – from Alzheimer’s Research UK</li><li><a href="https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/how-can-i-reduce-risk-dementia/brain-healthy-tips-reduce-your-risk-dementia" target="_blank">Brain-healthy tips to reduce your risk of dementia</a> – from Alzheimer’s Society </li></ul>