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How Weight Changes During Middle Age Impact Your Risk of Dementia

The prospect of developing dementia is a frightening one for individuals and for families. Both genetics and lifestyle factors play a role in who gets it. Now, a new study finds that how much you weigh during middle age is a factor. Here’s what you need to know.

March 8, 2020

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12 Factors that May Lower Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

One of the most feared complications of growing older is developing Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, the risk of developing this brain disease is influenced by lifestyle. In fact, researchers have identified twelve lifestyle factors that impact the risk of this disease.

October 8, 2017

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How Weight Changes During Middle Age Impact Your Risk of Dementia

12 Factors that May Lower Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease