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flag Study links genetic and lifestyle factors to high dementia risk in people with Down syndrome.

flag Researchers found that genetic and lifestyle factors may explain why people with Down syndrome have a 90% risk of developing dementia, often due to Alzheimer's disease. flag The study, involving the Universities of Pittsburgh and California, examined a participant's brain that showed signs of Alzheimer's despite stable cognitive function. flag Understanding these factors could help develop strategies to preserve cognitive function in those with Down syndrome.

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