While dementia risk increases with age, youth doesn’t always offer protection.
Researchers think genetic factors explain only 5-10% of YOD cases.
Here’s what they found.
Researchers found that seeing family and friends more than once a month was protective against early dementia.
Previous research shows that older adults who took vitamin D supplements had a40% lower dementia incidence rate 403.
And getting enough vitamin D pays off in other ways too.
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to strengthen the grip, from opening jars to doing kettlebell swings.
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Alcohol use
Here’s where things got a bit less straightforward.
Participants with a diagnosed alcohol use disorder had a higher risk of YOD.
