We understand that, without support, taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle can be very challenging. If you\u2019d like to put any of the above advice into action, here are some simple steps you can take…<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n4 ways to reduce your dementia risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\nEat a healthy diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"fruit-veg-type-2-diabetes-slimming-world-blog\"](\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fruit-veg-type-2-diabetes-slimming-world-blog.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Alzheimer\u2019s Society recommends eating a balanced diet to reduce your risk of dementia. That includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Five portions of fruit and vegetables a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Two high protein foods (oily fish, eggs, meat and pulses) per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Starchy foods like bread, pasta and potatoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The good news is, if you\u2019re Food Optimising, your meals will already fit into this dietary advice. In fact, the British Nutrition Foundation found that the average Slimming World member actually eats six portions of fruit and veg a day. Food Optimising also encourages you to cut down on foods that are high in sugar and saturated fat, like chocolate and biscuits, by counting them as Syns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more: Five ways to eat more fruit and veg<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SWKitchen-Square-Opt2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIncrease your activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"what-is-slimming-world-body-magic-header-1-slimming-world-blog\"](\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/what-is-slimming-world-body-magic-header-1-slimming-world-blog.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAs well as reducing your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes \u2013 all major risk factors for dementia \u2013 studies show that getting active improves your memory and mood. Exercise is also hugely beneficial for your overall health, and for the best results, go for a mixture of cardio activities (ones that get your heart beating faster, like brisk walking and dancing) and some muscle-strengthening workouts, such as yoga, push-ups and gardening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World members can follow our Body Magic programme, which is designed to help build activity into your life in a way that works for you, whether you\u2019re just starting out or looking to step it up with something more challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more: What is Body Magic?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDrink less alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHeavy drinking is linked with high blood pressure and stroke, which are risk factors for vascular dementia, and in the long-term can lead to alcohol-related dementia and permanent memory loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One key step to reducing your alcohol intake is to know your tipping point \u2013 the point at which drinking alcohol tips us into drinking (and eating) far more than we ever intended. You can find more information about identifying your \u2018tipping point\u2019 in our blog post<\/a>, along with some simple swaps and strategies to help you cut back (or quit drinking altogether, if that\u2019s what you\u2019d like to do).<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Autumn](\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Online-Autumn-Campaign25v2-Small-CTA.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nQuit smoking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nResearch suggests that stopping smoking reduces your risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s, and it\u2019s never too late to quit. You can find ‘stop smoking services\u2019 in your area, and helpful tips for how to quit on the NHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s a common concern that giving up cigarettes inevitably means piling on the pounds \u2013 however, it is possible to manage your weight while you quit. A recent study showed that some smokers who joined Slimming World were even able to lose<\/em> weight while stopping. Ask your local Consultant for the Stop Smoking And Still Lose Weight <\/em>leaflet for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFind out more: 10 snacks to help you curb hunger pangs \u2013 plus our quitting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll find lots more information about dementia on the NHS website<\/a>. If you or someone you know is worried about becoming increasingly forgetful, particularly if they\u2019re older than 65, talk to your GP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>\nSlimming World proudly supports Alzheimer’s Research UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe’ll be supporting this brilliant cause by donating money from every sale of a Slimming World recipe book, to help fund life-changing dementia research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can find out more about our charity partnerships, including this partnership and our ongoing work to support Cancer Research UK and the Irish Cancer Society here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you feel that losing weight could benefit your long-term health, you\u2019ll be warmly welcomed at one of our local groups or on our friendly online community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFind your local group<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nGo digital with Slimming World Online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Alzheimer\u2019s Society recommends eating a balanced diet to reduce your risk of dementia. That includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Five portions of fruit and vegetables a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Two high protein foods (oily fish, eggs, meat and pulses) per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Starchy foods like bread, pasta and potatoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The good news is, if you\u2019re Food Optimising, your meals will already fit into this dietary advice. In fact, the British Nutrition Foundation found that the average Slimming World member actually eats six portions of fruit and veg a day. Food Optimising also encourages you to cut down on foods that are high in sugar and saturated fat, like chocolate and biscuits, by counting them as Syns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more: Five ways to eat more fruit and veg<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIncrease your activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAs well as reducing your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes \u2013 all major risk factors for dementia \u2013 studies show that getting active improves your memory and mood. Exercise is also hugely beneficial for your overall health, and for the best results, go for a mixture of cardio activities (ones that get your heart beating faster, like brisk walking and dancing) and some muscle-strengthening workouts, such as yoga, push-ups and gardening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slimming World members can follow our Body Magic programme, which is designed to help build activity into your life in a way that works for you, whether you\u2019re just starting out or looking to step it up with something more challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more: What is Body Magic?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drink less alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Heavy drinking is linked with high blood pressure and stroke, which are risk factors for vascular dementia, and in the long-term can lead to alcohol-related dementia and permanent memory loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One key step to reducing your alcohol intake is to know your tipping point \u2013 the point at which drinking alcohol tips us into drinking (and eating) far more than we ever intended. You can find more information about identifying your \u2018tipping point\u2019 in our blog post<\/a>, along with some simple swaps and strategies to help you cut back (or quit drinking altogether, if that\u2019s what you\u2019d like to do).<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nQuit smoking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Research suggests that stopping smoking reduces your risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s, and it\u2019s never too late to quit. You can find ‘stop smoking services\u2019 in your area, and helpful tips for how to quit on the NHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a common concern that giving up cigarettes inevitably means piling on the pounds \u2013 however, it is possible to manage your weight while you quit. A recent study showed that some smokers who joined Slimming World were even able to lose<\/em> weight while stopping. Ask your local Consultant for the Stop Smoking And Still Lose Weight <\/em>leaflet for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more: 10 snacks to help you curb hunger pangs \u2013 plus our quitting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll find lots more information about dementia on the NHS website<\/a>. If you or someone you know is worried about becoming increasingly forgetful, particularly if they\u2019re older than 65, talk to your GP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\nSlimming World proudly supports Alzheimer’s Research UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ll be supporting this brilliant cause by donating money from every sale of a Slimming World recipe book, to help fund life-changing dementia research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can find out more about our charity partnerships, including this partnership and our ongoing work to support Cancer Research UK and the Irish Cancer Society here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
If you feel that losing weight could benefit your long-term health, you\u2019ll be warmly welcomed at one of our local groups or on our friendly online community:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find your local group<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go digital with Slimming World Online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n