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Processed Red Meat Raises Dementia Risk, Study Finds

1/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health reveals that indulging in processed red meat raises dementia risk by 13% and speeds up cognitive aging by 1.6 years for each serving. However, swapping processed meat for nuts or legumes could reduce this risk by 19%, highlighting the urgent need for brain-healthy dietary guidelines.

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A groundbreaking study from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health reveals that indulging in processed red meat raises dementia risk by 13% and speeds up cognitive aging by 1.6 years for each serving. However, swapping processed meat for nuts or legumes could reduce this risk by 19%, highlighting the urgent need for brain-healthy dietary guidelines.