Harvard assistant professor Dr. Laura Cox explains how gut microbes affect brain health, from potential Alzheimer’s prevention with GLP‑1 drugs to Parkinson’s links and infant nutrition.
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A UK study of more than 180,000 postmenopausal women found that hormone replacement therapy was associated with a 10% lower overall dementia risk and a 16% lower Alzheimer’s risk.
While dementia cases are projected to rise, age-specific dementia rates have significantly decreased over the past few decades. Improvements in cardiovascular health and education are key contributing factors.
While dementia cases are projected to rise, age-specific rates have been declining due to improved cardiovascular health, increased education, and potential benefits from the shingles vaccine.