Living near green spaces reduces dementia risk Swedish study finds

Living in areas surrounded by green space is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, Euronews reported. The joint study was conducted by researchers at Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. [1]

Having more greenery close to home was linked to a 20 percent reduction in dementia risk, according to Euronews. The researchers mapped vegetation surrounding the homes of participants and tracked their cognitive health and dementia development over time. [1]

Euronews reported that the findings were published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia. The study followed nearly 3,000 participants over a period of 16 years. [1]

Cecilia Stenfors, research leader and co-first author of the study, stated that the findings highlight immediate home environments as key to supporting brain health and healthy ageing, according to Euronews. [1]

Research into risk factors for cognitive decline continues to expand. As FTMQ News reported earlier, previous studies have examined other potential influences, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and gut bacteria composition. [3][4]