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The first step in preventing and delaying the onset of Alzheimer's Disease is knowing your risk factors. Some risk factors may be beyond your control (such as age and genetic history); however the following risk factors can be managed by making lifestyle changes.

Stroke increases an individual's risk of developing vascular dementia by 6-10 times.
Diabetes increased the risk for stroke, heart disease and hypertension, conditions which increase the risk of vascular dementia. Additionally, diabetes also impairs cognitive functions in individuals with Alzheimer's Disease.
High cholesterol increases the production of beta amyloid, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's Disease and doubles the risk of the disease. Total cholesterol should be maintained below 200 mg/dL with LDL cholesterol under 100 mg/dL.
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease and stroke. It is recommended that blood pressure be near 120/80 mmHg.
Head injury with loss of consciousness in individuals with a genetic disposition to Alzheimer's Disease (the apolipoprotein E4 gene) increases the risk of the disease ten fold.