Dementia-free years may decrease with smoking, hypertension, and diabetes

Dementia-free years may decrease with smoking, hypertension, and diabetes At a Glance Researchers found that smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes in midlife lower the number of years a person is likely to live without dementia. The findings could help guide behavior and lifestyle changes to prevent dementia. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/dementia-free-years-may-decrease-smoking-hypertension-diabetes