Why dementia is preventable – and the new tools that can reduce your risk

On World Alzheimer’s Day, a look at advances in dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why much of the risk may be within our own control

Dementia news is almost relentlessly grim – a steady drumbeat of rising cases and elusive cures.

Beyond the headlines, however, a quieter, more encouraging shift is under way. Significant strides in brain health research are helping us tailor treatment, refine diagnosis and manage risk far more effectively.