12-step Brain Care Score reduces dementia and stroke

A study published in Frontiers in Neurology reveals a 12-step Brain Care Score (BCS) can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and stroke. The BCS covers physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional components and was validated with 398,990 UK Biobank participants. Higher BCS correlated with a lower risk of dementia and stroke, with a 59% lower risk for dementia and 48% lower risk for stroke in adults under 50. The study emphasizes the importance of improving BCS over time for reducing the risk of brain diseases.