Tag: increased alzheimer’s risk
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Study Reveals How Household Chores May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study by the American Academy of Neurology discovered that doing chores may reduce Alzheimer’s risk. According to the research, household activities such as gardening, cooking, and cleaning could lower dementia risk by over 21%. Furthermore, the research team found that exercise, visiting friends and family, and other healthy cognitive activities can protect against…
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Retina Health May Indicate Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Says
A new study led by scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that retina health may indicate Alzheimer’s risk. The research discovered that protein deposits called amyloid plaques found in the retinas might indicate similar plaques in the brain. These protein deposits inhibit the function of brain cells and eventually…