
Jacqui Hanley
Dr. Jacqui Hanley is the head of research funding at Alzheimer’s Research UK. She is noted for her contributions to understanding dementia and the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors related to cardiovascular health. Although she was not involved in the recent NYU Langone study, she highlighted the significance of its findings, emphasizing how midlife health can impact the years spent free from dementia. Dr. Hanley advocates for practical health management strategies, including physical activity, smoking cessation, and the management of chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promote overall brain health.
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Dr Jacqui Hanley is the head of research funding at Alzheimer’s Research UK and commented on the study.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years – The Irish Times
Dr Jacqui Hanley is the head of research funding at Alzheimer’s Research UK and commented on the study's implications.
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years | Dementia