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  • Posted August 6, 2026

Staying Dementia-Free May Depend on These 3 Health Factors in Midlife

A long-term study found that adults with normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and who didn't smoke during middle age lived nearly 13 more years without dementia than those with all three risk factors.

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