Dementia Prevention: Why It Starts Sooner Than You Think
Dementia is often seen as a disease of old age. But what if the risk actually starts building in your 30s?
What if the lifestyle choices you’re making today, even if you feel totally healthy, are influencing your brain 30 years from now? As a dietitian focused on preventive health and epigenetics, I work with clients who want to live long, active, and sharp lives. And when it comes to brain health, the earlier we start, the better.
Dementia in Canada: What the Numbers Say
As of 2024, more than 600,000 Canadians are living with dementia. By 2030, that number is projected to rise to over 950,000. 65% of those diagnosed are women, and the risk doubles every 5 years after age 65. But here’s what’s even more important: 1 in 3 dementia cases may be preventable through lifestyle changes.
That’s where you come in, especially if you’re in your 30s or 40s. Prevention starts long before symptoms ever appear.
What Is Dementia, and Why Does It Affect Lifestyle?
Dementia isn’t one single disease. It’s a general term for a decline in brain function that interferes with daily life, affecting memory, problem-solving, mood, personality, and even motor skills. It’s not just a memory problem, it’s a life-changing condition that can deeply affect work performance, independence, relationships, mental health, and quality of life.
The Best Dementia Prevention Starts in Your 30s
Your brain starts aging long before your hair turns grey. That’s why early prevention in your 30s and 40s, is one of the smartest investments you can make in your future. And one of the most powerful tools? Your diet. Studies consistently show that people who eat an anti-inflammatory, brain-focused diet, rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber, have a lower risk of cognitive decline.
Top Brain-Supporting Foods:
Fatty fish (like salmon and sardines)
Extra virgin olive oil
Leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
Berries (especially blueberries)
Walnuts and pumpkin seeds
Turmeric and ginger
Green tea
7 Everyday Habits That Can Increase Dementia Risk (Even While You're Young)
Chronic sleep deprivation (especially sleeping late or irregular sleep schedules)
Excessive alcohol consumption
Smoking
Ultra-processed food diets
High-stress lifestyle (with no coping strategies)
Physical inactivity
Low social connection
Personalized Nutrition = Personalized Prevention
Not everyone’s brain responds the same way to food, lifestyle, or environmental stressors. Two people can eat the same diet, but only one may develop cognitive issues later in life. Why? The answer lies in your unique genetic expression and that’s what an epigenetic report helps uncover. With our test, we analyze 96 key indicators, but for brain health and dementia prevention, we focus on:
How your body absorbs omega and fatty acids, critical for neuron structure and function
Your antioxidant needs, including which types are most effective for your cellular protection
How your body responds to substances like alcohol and caffeine, and their impact on long-term brain health
Personalized dietary changes you should implement over the next 90 days to trigger measurable changes at the cellular level
This is not guesswork, it’s data-backed prevention designed to support brain health before symptoms ever begin.
Take Action Now: Your Brain Will Thank You Later
If you’re in your 30s or 40s, now is the time to protect your future brain health. Dementia is not inevitable but prevention is only effective when it starts early.
Book your epigenetic consultation today, and receive your custom brain-health nutrition plan based on your DNA.
Because your brain is your most valuable asset and you don’t have to wait until something is wrong to take care of it.
