A History of Cancer, Coronary Artery Disease May Reduce Risk of Dementia

The risks of dementia, cancer and vascular disease increase with age, but the connection between the conditions is not fully understood. Now, Mayo Clinic researchers report an intriguing finding: Having a history of cancer or coronary artery disease may actually reduce the risk of dementia. Their study results are published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. People 85 and older are the fastest growing segment in the U.S., with the percentage of those in that age bracket expected to more than double…
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