Harvard study reveals 17 threats to brain health that quietly boost your risk of stroke and dementia
Sunday, 20 July 2025 () Harvard researchers identify 17 modifiable factors significantly impacting stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. High blood pressure, kidney disease, and diabetes top the list. The Brain Care Score helps track progress, emphasizing that lifestyle and treatable conditions outweigh genetic predisposition. Simple changes like adequate sleep, brisk walking, early hearing loss treatment, a healthy diet, and stress management can significantly reduce risk.