New guidelines have been released, expanding the list of modifiable dementia risk factors. The updated list now includes 19 factors, up from the original 12. This expansion provides more information for individuals looking to reduce their risk of dementia.

Among the new additions are 7 previously unidentified risk factors. One of these factors is particularly notable, as it affects millions of people.

Further details about the updated guidelines and the 19 modifiable dementia risk factors are available from the source.