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Longtime Users of Certain Heartburn Drugs Had 33% Higher Dementia Risk in One Study

New study links long-term PPI use to higher dementia risk, urging patients to discuss safer alternatives with clinicians.

Longtime Users of Certain Heartburn Drugs Had 33% Higher Dementia Risk in One Study

New study links long-term PPI use to higher dementia risk, urging patients to discuss safer alternatives with clinicians.

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Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Has Been Linked to Lasting Risks for Memory and Thinking

Menopause and dementia risk are influenced by lifetime estrogen exposure, reproductive history, genetics, and vascular health

Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Has Been Linked to Lasting Risks for Memory and Thinking

Menopause and dementia risk are influenced by lifetime estrogen exposure, reproductive history, genetics, and vascular health

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People Consuming the Most Free Sugar Had 43% Higher Dementia Risk in a Large Study

Research links high free sugars intake to increased dementia risk, urging fewer sugary drinks and more whole foods

People Consuming the Most Free Sugar Had 43% Higher Dementia Risk in a Large Study

Research links high free sugars intake to increased dementia risk, urging fewer sugary drinks and more whole foods

Billy Joel Opens Up About the Brain Disorder That Took Away His Motorcycles, His Ability To Drive and His Stage

Billy Joel Opens Up About the Brain Disorder That Took Away His Motorcycles, His Ability To Drive and His Stage

Billy Joel cannot drive and cannot perform — a rare brain disorder has grounded one of rock's most beloved figures on two fronts at once. Now more than 70 of...

Billy Joel Opens Up About the Brain Disorder That Took Away His Motorcycles, His Ability To Drive and His Stage

Billy Joel cannot drive and cannot perform — a rare brain disorder has grounded one of rock's most beloved figures on two fronts at once. Now more than 70 of...

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Five Changes in Everyday Behavior Could Signal Dementia and Deserve a Closer Look

Learn to recognize early signs of dementia and take steps to protect safety, plan ahead, and seek support.

Five Changes in Everyday Behavior Could Signal Dementia and Deserve a Closer Look

Learn to recognize early signs of dementia and take steps to protect safety, plan ahead, and seek support.

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A Large Study Links Type 1 Diabetes to Double the Dementia Risk

Learn how diabetes and dementia connect and how blood sugar control and lifestyle choices can protect brain health.

A Large Study Links Type 1 Diabetes to Double the Dementia Risk

Learn how diabetes and dementia connect and how blood sugar control and lifestyle choices can protect brain health.