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Chronic pain may increase dementia risk: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss

Frontiers

Chronic pain associated with increased dementia risk Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) make up approximately 80% of the more than 47 million cases of dementia worldwide. These include advanced age, depressive disorders, diabetes, obesity, social isolation, and a low level of education.

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Chronic pain may increase dementia risk: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss

Frontiers

Chronic pain associated with increased dementia risk Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) make up approximately 80% of the more than 47 million cases of dementia worldwide. These include advanced age, depressive disorders, diabetes, obesity, social isolation, and a low level of education.

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Diabetes Raises Dementia Risk — Here's How to Mitigate It

Mercola

A study of 374,021 older veterans with diabetes uncovered a crucial connection between long-term blood sugar management and cognitive health. 1 The researchers found that maintaining stable blood sugar levels within personalized target ranges was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs.

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Alcohol Consumption Puts Men at Higher Risk of Gout Than Women

Mercola

million Americans ages 18 and older drank one alcoholic beverage in the past month. 3 These are concerning figures, as alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk for gout. 3 These are concerning figures, as alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk for gout. Moreover, 60.4 Moreover, 60.4