HOW 3 HEALTH FACTORS CAN HELP DELAY DEMENTIA FOR UP TO 13 YEARS SYNOPSIS: A study from NYU Langone Health suggests that avoiding three specific vascular risk factors – high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking – during middle age can delay the onset of dementia by up to 13 years. Researchers tracked 12,400 participants over 26 years, finding that those without these three risk factors enjoyed significantly longer dementia-free lives. Dr. Josef Coresh, director of the Optimal Aging Institute, emphasized that managing these factors is crucial because vascular health in midlife directly influences brain health and Alzheimer’s pathology. READ MORE: https://agape-restoration-society.org/ARC-News/a-n_2026-08-29.htm#article_6