Table 1.

Interventions to reduce dementia risk.

Lifestyle*	Diet*	Psychosocial	Pharmacotherapy*
Smoking cessation	DASH-style dietc	Extensive education	Hypertension
Moderation of alcohol intakea	Rich in vegetables and fruit	Cognitive engagement	Atrial fibrillation
Weight control	Reduced intake of sodium	Social stimulation	Recurrent stroke
Physical activityb	Free of trans fat	Avoidance/treatment of depression	Diabetes and hyperlipidemia

*Based on recommendations for the prevention of stroke (Goldstein et al., 2011).

^a≤2 Drinks per day for men and ≤1 drink per day for women.

^b150 min per week of moderate intensity or 75 min per week of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity.

^cEmphasizes consumption of fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products and is reduced in saturated fat.