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Processed Red Meat Linked to 14% Higher Dementia Risk

1/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Harvard Medical School reveals that indulging in processed red meat, like bacon, raises dementia risk by 14%. Those munching on two slices daily faced even greater danger. However, swapping red meat for nuts or fish could lower this risk by an impressive 28%, underscoring the vital link between diet and brain health.

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A groundbreaking study from Harvard Medical School reveals that indulging in processed red meat, like bacon, raises dementia risk by 14%. Those munching on two slices daily faced even greater danger. However, swapping red meat for nuts or fish could lower this risk by an impressive 28%, underscoring the vital link between diet and brain health.