HomeHealth NewsDiabetes, hypertension, and smoking linked to higher dementia risk

Diabetes, hypertension, and smoking linked to higher dementia risk

June 20, 2025

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New research finds a link between vascular health risk factors and increased dementia risk. MASTER/Getty Images

There are many ways to help keep the vascular system healthy, such as not smoking and keeping blood pressure at a healthy level.
A new study has found a link between certain midlife vascular risk factors — specifically high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking — and risk for dementia.
Scientists report the attributable vascular risk factors were higher in both female and Black…

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