A common habit among older adults—one performed by up to half of those aged 65 and above—may be undermining strategies aimed at reducing dementia risk. Despite its widespread adoption, the practice appears to contradict medical advice focused on cognitive health. Experts warn that its persistence could hinder progress in preventing memory-related decline. The routine’s apparent safety may mask its potential long-term neurological impact.
A seemingly harmless routine practiced by as many as a third to half of people over the age of 65 threatens to derail efforts to keep dementia at bay.
