These seven changes could help reduce your dementia risk (Image: Getty) A family doctor has revealed her top seven tips to help stave off dementia as we age. Alzheimer's UK reports that approximately 982,000 people in the UK are currently living with dementia. The condition is characterised by symptoms such as memory loss, and difficulties with problem-solving and communication.

While the exact cause of dementia remains unknown, experts believe there are measures one can take to reduce the likelihood of its onset. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) Writing in My Weekly, Dr Phillpa Kaye outlined six key steps to lower your risk of developing dementia. READ MORE: Reduce dementia risk by eating one common breakfast food many Brits have cut out Experts say smoking is linked to dementia. (Image:.