“While we don’t have all the answers yet, we can take action now to tackle the risk factors within our control, including excessive drinking, obesity and high blood pressure.
“Meanwhile, we need public health policies to address other factors, such as air pollution and inequalities in childhood education.”
Now, to determine your risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s Research UK has launched the Think Brain Health Check-In.
The check-in takes around 10 minutes and asks questions about your everyday life.