Modifiable Risk Factors While certain people are predisposed to type 2 diabetes due to their genetics, race, or age, lifestyle plays the predominant role in the onset of the disease.

Researchers have used data from UK Biobank participants to reveal that diabetes, traffic-related air pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

People with diabetes who regularly exercise or engage in "weekend warrior" type of activity may have a reduced risk for death ...

Researchers followed 60,000 adults aged 40 and older—who took various types of antidiabetic medication—for seven years ...

A new study has found a link between certain midlife vascular risk factors — specifically high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking — and the risk for dementia.

CHICAGO, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis finds nearly 60% of dementia caregivers report having at least one modifiable risk factor that could increase their own chances of developing ...

Lesser-known risk factors for diabetes include being over age 45, having a family history of type 2 diabetes, having non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or being African American, ...

They classified these so-called 'modifiable' risk factors - as they can potentially be changed throughout life to reduce the risk of dementia - into 15 broad categories: blood pressure ...

Diabetes, air pollution, and alcohol consumption could be the biggest risk factors for dementia, a study has found. Researchers compared modifiable risk factors for dementia — which is ...