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Food insecurity linked to higher dementia risk in older adults
Original: Older adults with food insecurity may have greater dementia risk
Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health report that older adults experiencing food insecurity may face a greater risk of developing dementia. The finding suggests that reliable access to nutritious food could be an important factor in protecting cognitive health later in life, adding to evidence linking diet and aging-related brain decline.
Why now: A new public health finding links a common social problem, food insecurity, to dementia, prompting concern among aging and nutrition audiences.
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- Older adults with food insecurity may have greater dementia risk · Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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