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Tiny Plastic Particles Building Up in Human Brains: Dementia Links and Risks

In recent years, worries about plastic pollution have grown, not just for the environment but also for our health. Tiny bits of plastic, known as microplastics and nanoplastics (often called MNPs), are everywhere - in the air, water, and food. These particles... (Audio Available – 1,168 words – 6 minute read time)

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Shingles increases Dementia Risk

Scientists caution that contracting shingles may heighten Alzheimer’s risk. An Oxford University led study suggests the infection triggers a brain reaction tied to dementia by reactivating a dormant

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Hearing and Loneliness Risks

Researchers have found that hearing loss combined with acute loneliness can accelerate cognitive decline in older adults, offering a potential simple preventive measure for millions at risk of dementia

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200 proteins under investigation

For years, Alzheimer’s research has focused on A-beta and tau amyloids, which harm neurons and impair brain function. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University suggests these plaques may not act alone

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