# Midlife Vascular Risks Tied to Fewer Dementia-Free Years

A new study finds that higher burden of vascular risk factors in midlife is associated with fewer years lived without dementia. The research highlights the importance of managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and other cardiovascular risks early to extend cognitive health in later life.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN9.0000000000000152) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:54:47 +0000