There is no guaranteed way to prevent dementia. However, research suggests that several modifiable risk factors for dementia are linked to brain health, and addressing them may reduce the risk or delay cognitive decline. Helpful strategies include: • Regular physical activity • Keeping blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol under control • Avoiding smoking • Limiting harmful alcohol use • Maintaining a balanced diet • Staying mentally active through reading, learning, puzzles, or other stimulating activities • Maintaining regular social interaction • Treating hearing impairment • Getting adequate sleep • Preventing head injuries and falls Conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels are particularly important because vascular health and brain health are closely connected. Not every risk factor can be changed. Age and genetics also influence the likelihood of developing dementia. Therefore, a healthy lifestyle cannot guarantee that dementia will never develop. The goal of dementia prevention is better understood as reducing potentially modifiable risks while supporting lifelong physical, cognitive, and social health. Healthy ageing involves taking care of the brain as well as the body. Dr. Aditya Patil Consultant Psychiatrist Mana Sajjana Clinic, Pimple Saudagar, Pune 9975573437