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.

Further details about the updated guidelines are available, including the specific factors that have been added to the list. One of the new risk factors affects millions of people. For more information on the 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, including the 7 new additions, readers can refer to the updated guidelines.