Study links childhood unhealthy habits to brain changes by age 20, potentially raising dementia risk.

A new study in eBioMedicine suggests that unhealthy habits in childhood, including high BMI, blood pressure, and low physical activity, can lead to brain changes by age 20, potentially increasing the risk of dementia later in life. The research, involving 860 participants from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, highlights the importance of early healthy lifestyle changes to mitigate dementia risk.

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