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Good heart health at age 50 linked to lower dementia risk later in life – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Having good heart health age 50 is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study published in the BMJ today.
07 Aug 2019
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Dementia drugs: Understanding common side effects and how they may affect the heart
Newspapers are often full of headlines about dementia. Recently some of them have written articles about whether or not dementia drugs might cause heart problems.
06 September 2018
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New study finds positive link between good cardiovascular health and reduced dementia risk in old age
A new study published reports that participants with good cardiovascular health in later life were found to have a lower risk of dementia.
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