Study in Nature Communications identifies alcohol intake, diabetes, and traffic-related air pollution as top risk factors for rapid brain aging and dementia.
A study in Nature Communications reveals significant risk factors for rapid brain aging. Researchers at the University of Oxford identified alcohol intake, diabetes, and traffic-related air pollution as the most harmful controllable risk factors for dementia. The study examined 161 risk factors for dementia and ranked them according to their impact on a specific vulnerable brain network in addition to natural aging effects. The research provides insights into critical risk factors for dementia and offers potential prevention strategies and targeted interventions.
March 27, 2024
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