memory loss
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Where You Live Might Affect Your Dementia Risk
Socioeconomic status is a key indicator of health outcomes, including access to, and quality of health care. In 4,656 adults across metro, regional and rural Australia, new research from the Healthy Brain Project showed those living in more disadvantaged areas have poorer memory and a greater risk of developing dementia. Health inequalities in dementia risk…
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How To Stay Sharp In Old Age
Of all the common consequences of ageing, none is more frightening than memory loss. Even if you’ve never helplessly watched a loved one succumb to Alzheimer’s—which I promise is worse than it sounds — it’s natural to wonder if something similar could happen to you.