Studies that find a reduction in dementia risk through lifestyle changes and treatments are frequently reported in the news.

Professor Eef Hogervost wearing a green patterened dress and stood in front of an office space that is purple and green colour schemed.
Professor Eef Hogervorst.

While such findings are important and should be shared with the public, they must be communicated with care, says Professor Eef Hogervorst, a neuropsychologist and epidemiologist specialising in dementia research.

In this expert comment piece, Professor Hogervorst discusses the complex factors that influence dementia risk and why we must not oversimplify research findings by presenting lifestyle changes and treatments as straightforward solutions that will work for everyone. 

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