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At this symposium, Dr. Dilpriya Mangat joined the panel to highlight how the choices we make decades earlier profoundly shape both our cognitive health and overall well-being.

One striking example shared: 50% of dementias can be prevented or delayed. Aging isn’t just about genetics—it’s influenced by the habits we build, the systems we design, and the innovations we invest in. The future of aging truly lies in our hands.

This message aligned perfectly with the symposium’s focus on #healthspan, system-wide innovation, and shifting care models to prioritize prevention over reaction.

Research presented underscored that modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors account for 45–60% of dementia risk. Habits such as physical activity, sleep, social connection, and cognitive engagement influence brain health as early as young adulthood.

Key Takeaways:

• Start early: Habits formed in our 20s–40s build long-term resilience.
• Prevention is lifelong: Not just late-stage intervention, but an ongoing proactive strategy.
• Design matters: Systems and communities must make brain-healthy choices easier.

Investing in brain health early is one of the most powerful tools we have to shape not just how long we live, but how well we live.