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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. In the case of RCP 8.5

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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. In the case of RCP 8.5

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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.