# Avoiding three health factors may delay dementia by about 13 years, study finds

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- CNN, 2026-08-06 00:01 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/05/health/dementia-smoking-diabetes-blood-pressure-wellness?Date=20260805&Profile=CNN

> A new study finds that avoiding three health factors may delay the likelihood of developing dementia by about 13 years. The factors identified are type 2 diabetes, smoking and high blood pressure. The finding links these preventable risks with a later onset of dementia. It highlights the potential significance of addressing them when considering dementia risk.