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Brain Health Matters
Coverage of Brain Health Matters in the Nexus archive.
- A preventive neurologist shares 2 overlooked dementia risk factors
A preventive neurologist highlights vision and hearing loss as overlooked risk factors for dementia. Research suggests sensory loss may reduce brain stimulation and increase social isolation, contributing to cognitive decline. A 2024 Lancet study estimates nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing such risk factors.