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According to the WHO, Alzheimer\u2019s ranks as the seventh leading cause of death globally. By 2050 or earlier in the absence of a breakthrough, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer\u2019s is projected to reach 12.7 million people. But the more you know about dementia, the more tools you\u2019ll arguably have to prevent or delay its onset. In this episode neurologist Dr Richard Restak in conversation with science journalist Alex Wilkins from New Scientist arms us with practical advice for how to reduce the risk factors \u2013 from better sleep, diet, regular exercise and physical activity to the importance of maintaining social networks and intellectual stimulation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of new medicines.\nIf you'd like to get access to all of our longer form interviews and members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. \nFor \xa34.99 per month you'll also receive:\n- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts\n- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series\n- 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events\n- Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox\n...\nOr Subscribe on Apple for \xa34.99:\n- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts\n- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series\n...\nAlready a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more\n...\nSubscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more.\nhttps://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices