Brain injury – a major study last year showed footballers were at significantly increased dementia risk due to repeated heading of the ball. Increases dementia risk by 60 per cent and is responsible for 4 per cent of cases. Lack of exercise – physical activity increases blood flow, speeds up metabolism and increases the health of blood vessels. In 2017 a previous Lancet review identified nine elements which contributed to dementia risk. 'This report underlines the importance of acting at a personal and policy level to reduce dementia risk.'

Source: Daily Mail July 30, 2020 16:31 UTC