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A recent study highlights 15 lifestyle and health factors linked to young-onset dementia, affecting those under 65...
This phenomenon, which occurs before the age of 65, affects hundreds of thousands globally, disrupting careers, family life, and daily routines...
A recent study, published in JAMA Neurology, sheds light on 15 lifestyle and health factors linked to young onset dementia risk, offering insights into how individuals might lower their chances of developing this debilitating condition...
Llewellyn emphasised the study's significance, noting that it reveals actionable factors that may help reduce the risk of dementia risk before 65.. ..
Low socioeconomic status Social isolation Hearing impairment Stroke Diabetes Heart disease Depression Vitamin D deficiency High C-reactive protein levels (a marker of inflammation) ApoE4 gene variants (associated with Alzheimer's disease) Alcohol abuse Physical frailty Lower handgrip strength Chronic stress Loneliness ..
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