Want to lower your risk of dementia and Alzheimer's? A major new study shows how: simple lifestyle changes. The study, published in JAMA, followed over 2,000 people between the ages of 60 and 79 as they made changes including exercise, a healthier diet, mental exercises and more social activities. The results: they were able to slow cognitive aging by one to two years — with improvements being seen regardless of genetic makeup, and even in those with a gene mutation tied to Alzheimer’s. The takeaway, says Laura Baker, professor at @WakeForest University School of Medicine and one of the study's leaders, is to “move more, sit less, add color to your plate, learn something new, and stay connected. Challenge yourself to do this on a regular basis.” You can read more here: