The issue here is there is a lot of research being done in the area of prevention or efforts to reduce the risks of getting dementia. We know for a fact that in terms of exercise and diet, heart healthy is brain healthy. Some of the research has shown that. We need more research in the area, obviously, but we know there are definitely things people can do to reduce their risks. We're not saying eliminate it, but reduce. Diet, exercise, controlling blood pressure, definitely cessation of smoking are critical areas. Those are the kinds of things that are being promoted by the Alzheimer society and Health Canada and PHAC. These are important elements in terms of preventing or reducing this.
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