Suffering stroke can double risk of dementia, study finds

Scientists call for more investment in promoting healthy lifestyle after discovering strong link between diseasesHaving a stroke can double the risk of developing dementia, say scientists, who are calling for more effort to be invested in promoting the healthy lifestyles that reduce the chances of stroke.A team from Exeter University has analysed data on stroke and dementia risk from 48 separate studies involving a total of 3.2 million people around the world.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 31, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley Health editor Tags: Medical research Stroke Society Science Dementia Mental health Source Type: news