Obesity increases Alzheimer's risk

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Published Date: 08 May 2008

OBESITY can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease by up to 80 per cent, researchers say.

Cutting obesity in the population could help to prevent people progressing to the stage when they suffer dementia.

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Last Updated: 07 May 2008 9:31 PM
Source: The Scotsman
Location: Edinburgh
Related Topics: Obesity , Alzheimer's Disease

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