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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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Hidden Fat Threatens Your Brain's Future Health

Mercola

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that impairs memory, thinking and behavior. As Alzheimer's disease advances, it not only affects cognitive abilities but also impacts the overall structure of your brain. In contrast, obesity was associated with a decreased risk of A positivity.

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Surprising Connection Between Heavy Metals and Childhood Obesity

Mercola

Childhood obesity, a condition characterized by excessive body fat, poses significant health risks to young individuals. Children with obesity often experience a range of health issues that affect their physical and emotional well-being.

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Ultraprocessed Foods Are Sabotaging Your Muscle Health

Mercola

A revelation from recent research highlights that consuming higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) elevates the risk of developing low muscle mass by 60% in young and middle-aged adults. Maintaining adequate muscle mass is key for overall health and functional independence as you age.

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Consuming added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones

Frontiers

But kidney stones don’t just reduce the quality of life: in the long run, they may lead to infections, swollen kidneys (hydronephrosis), renal insufficiency, and end-stage renal disease. It suggests that limiting added sugar intake may help to prevent the formation of kidney stones.”

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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.