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Mid-Life Depression Increases Dementia Risk by 56%

6/2/2025

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A groundbreaking British study in EClinicalMedicine shows that mid-life depression raises the risk of dementia by a staggering 56%. Analyzing data from 2.5 million participants, researchers discovered that persistent unhappiness in one's 40s and 50s significantly contributes to cognitive decline. Professor Jacob Brain urges the importance of early detection and treatment to safeguard our brain health.

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A groundbreaking British study in EClinicalMedicine shows that mid-life depression raises the risk of dementia by a staggering 56%. Analyzing data from 2.5 million participants, researchers discovered that persistent unhappiness in one's 40s and 50s significantly contributes to cognitive decline. Professor Jacob Brain urges the importance of early detection and treatment to safeguard our brain health.