How to keep dementia at bay

* I have a family history of dementia and would like to know if I can prevent this happening to me. I am female, aged 45, and in good health.

>>One of the best ways to keep dementia at bay is to eat a simple diet, rich in colourful produce, soluble and insoluble fibre, and to drink plenty of pure water, daily. Keep processed foods, sugar, fried foods, and alcohol to a minimum, and eat oily fish at least three times a week.

Daily exercise is also important, and it needn’t be a strenuous gym workout — a 30-minute brisk walk can work wonders. This maximises your defences for brain health, and it keeps your blood pressure in check — which is key in the prevention of dementia.