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flag Six midlife mental symptoms raise dementia risk decades later, UCL study finds.

flag A University College London study of 5,811 adults found that six midlife symptoms—loss of self-confidence, difficulty coping with problems, reduced warmth toward others, constant nervousness, dissatisfaction with task performance, and trouble concentrating—are linked to a higher risk of dementia decades later, with risks increasing by 29% to 51%. flag The research, based on data from the UK Whitehall II study over 23 years, suggests these symptoms may signal early neurodegenerative changes rather than general depression. flag While not predictive on their own, they highlight the importance of monitoring midlife mental health as part of long-term brain health strategies.

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