Shingles Vaccine and Dementia

Dementia Careblazers

Are you worried about developing dementia or concerned about the risk for a loved one? In today's video, I'm excited to share a groundbreaking study published in Nature in July 2024 that reveals a potentially new way to reduce dementia risk! 🧠🎉 We all know the common advice—exercise, eat healthy, avoid smoking—but this study highlights something completely different: the shingles vaccine!

Recent research suggests that preventing shingles could lower your dementia risk by up to 17%—incredible, right?! This video dives into the details of how the latest shingles vaccine, Shingrix, plays a role in protecting brain health, boosting your immune system, and reducing inflammation—all factors that can help reduce dementia risk.

Read the full study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03201-5

Don't forget to check out my previous video on 5 proven ways to lower your dementia risk (linked below)! Let's take control of our health—one step at a time. 💪 https://youtu.be/_6tOhlDvTrg

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