A new study has revealed three lifestyle factors that are strongly linked to faster brain aging and an increased risk of cognitive decline.
Research Shows 3 Factors That Age The Brain Faster Neurological conditions like dementia (which include Alzheimer's disease) are on the rise. While various factors contribute to a diagnosis, certain lifestyle considerations put folks at a greater risk of memory loss and brain aging than others. Researchers at the University of Oxford identified the three lifestyle factors tied to faster aging and cognitive decline. Here's what they found.
About the study In this study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers looked at the brain scans of around 40,000 people over age 45 that are part of the UK Biobank database. Their main area of interest was how lifestyle and genetic factors impact very specific areas of the brain that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of aging and Alzheimer's disease. The 3 biggest risk factors of faster brain aging Overall, the analysis showed that three things in particular drove faster and earlier degeneration of these brain regions: diabetes, traffic-related air pollution, and alcohol intake frequency. Now, all three of these are well-established risk factors for diabetes. The difference with this study was the reason behind why these factors are so dangerous for brain health—they target the brain's weak spots. Other modifiable categories the researchers looked at included blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, smoking, depressive mood, inflammation, hearing, sleep, social patterns and relationships, diet, physical activity, and education status. The other modifiable factors What role does genetics play?We'd be remiss to leave out mention of some of the genetic findings (even though the methods and results of this testing are most useful in research settings—not for individuals). Researchers found that certain genes that code for immune and inflammatory responses may influence poor brain aging. These genetic factors are also connected to some of the modifiable factor
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