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Eating Red Meat, Especially Processed Red Meat, May Increase Your Risk of Dementia Eating Red Meat, Especially Processed Red Meat, May Increase Your Risk of Dementia

A new study finds filling your plate with things like burgers and bacon may increase your risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
Gum Disease May Impair Brain Function Even in Patients with Normal Cognition Gum Disease May Impair Brain Function Even in Patients with Normal Cognition

In a new study, people with moderate-to-severe gum disease were found to have altered connections between different brain regions, potentially increasing their risk of dementia.
Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk

A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Especially in Women Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Especially in Women

A new study finds adults 50 and older with sleep apnea face an increased risk of dementia, and researchers say the link is most significant in women as they age.
Bright Lights at Night May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Bright Lights at Night May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study finds exposure to high levels of outdoor light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s -- even in younger adults.
Having Diabetes Can Speed Up Brain Aging, New Study Finds Having Diabetes Can Speed Up Brain Aging, New Study Finds

Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes speed up brain aging, but living a healthy lifestyle offers protection, according to researchers.

Fish Oil Supplements May Help People at High Risk for Alzheimer's Fish Oil Supplements May Help People at High Risk for Alzheimer's

A new study finds taking a daily fish oil supplement may slow brain cell deterioration in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s – but researchers say it does not benefit all older adults.
Common Benzo Drugs like Valium and Ativan Don’t Increase Dementia Risk, New Study Finds Common Benzo Drugs like Valium and Ativan Don’t Increase Dementia Risk, New Study Finds

A new study finds no link between benzodiazepines and dementia, but these drugs—commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and epilepsy—may speed up loss of brain volume, researchers say.
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