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CAN I DO ANYTHING TO REDUCE MY RISK OF DEMENTIA?
Derby Telegraph
|January 29, 2026
WE got in touch with Emma Taylor, information services manager at Alzheimer's Research UK, to find out if there is anything we can all do to lower our risk of dementia.
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Age is widely considered the biggest risk factor for dementia, and is something we are unfortunately unable to control.
Here some ways to reduce your risk of dementia.
Stay connected
"Research suggests that social isolation is linked to an increased risk of dementia," says Taylor.
"Depression, in particular, is a recognised risk factor for dementia, so keeping connected to the people around us is really good way to give back to our brain.
"Have regular catch-ups with friends and family or join a club that interests you, such as a dance class, a reading club or a puzzle club."
Stay sharp with puzzles and brain teasers
"We know that keeping our brain active and challenged throughout our lives can also really help with our brain health and to reduce our risk of dementia," says Taylor.
This story is from the January 29, 2026 edition of Derby Telegraph.
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