If you're concerned about dementia and how to prevent it, you're not alone - the numbers show that it's on the rise. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, there were 55 million people living with dementia in 2020, and that number is expected to almost double every 20 years - that means nearly 140 million suffering with dementia worldwide by 2050. It's no wonder that, whether you have severe brain fog or find yourself suddenly forgetting people's names , every symptom can trigger fear of more serious cognitive decline. More and more of us are wondering what steps we can take, if any, to protect ourselves from eventually facing a dementia diagnosis .
Neurologist Dr Pablo Quiroga Subirana highlights one of the main factors in dementia, our diet, and a specific category o