Time poverty linked to dementia risk

New study finds time poverty increases dementia risk, urging societal changes for brain health.

Why it matters

  • New dementia risk factor identified
  • Calls for societal changes to improve self-care time

By the numbers

  • 10 hours/day needed for brain health
  • Eliminating risk factors could cut dementia risk by 45%

The big picture

  • Time poverty underlies many dementia risk factors
  • Addressing it could reduce dementia risk

What they're saying

  • Commenters relate to findings, citing lack of downtime

What’s next

  • Policy reforms needed for "temporal justice"