Scientists Just Found an EASY Way to Cut Dementia Risk By 15%
Brad Stanfield
May 5, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Utilize weight loss medications as tools for health goals
Taking medications like Ozempic for weight loss is not a failure, but rather another tool to help you reach your health goals.
Lower systolic blood pressure below 120 to reduce mortality risk
The SPRINT study found that aggressively lowering systolic blood pressure to below 120 reduced the risk of death from all causes by 25%.
Reassess blood pressure targets to avoid danger
The long-held belief that a systolic blood pressure under 140 is fine is wrong; new research shows this level is actually dangerous.
Incorporate exercise snacks to lower blood pressure
Instead of long workouts, you can lower blood pressure by incorporating "exercise snacks," which are short bursts of activity like wall squats sprinkled throughout your day.
Switch to potassium chloride salt substitute to reduce stroke risk
A large study found that switching from regular salt to a salt substitute with potassium chloride cut strokes and lowered overall death rates by 12%.
Monitor blood pressure to prevent cognitive decline in middle-aged women
Middle-aged women with a blood pressure between 120 and 139 showed evidence of cognitive decline a decade later.
Aim for systolic blood pressure below 120 to reduce dementia risk
Research now shows that a systolic blood pressure below 120 is the ideal target not just for heart health, but also for reducing dementia risk.
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