India, Dec. 29 -- Dementia is a group of neurodegenerative conditions that affect essential cognitive skills and the ability to perform everyday activities. It is conventionally believed to appear old, typically after the age of 60, but early onset can begin as early as middle age, or even before. A study published in Translational Psychiatry on February 17, 2025, revealed that the prevalence of dementia among people aged 40 to 64 alarmingly doubled globally over the past three decades. This is alarming as it shows that even those who are in their 40s and 50s are not free from the risk.

This growing trend highlights the need to embrace habits that help reduce dementia risk early on. But you don't need major lifestyle overhauls. You can a...