Can reducing sugar intake during early childhood lower the risk of dementia later in life?

A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that limiting sugar consumption during the first two years of life may be linked to a significantly lower risk of developing dementia in adulthood.

Researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology analyzed data from more than 64,000 people in the United Kingdom, comparing those born during and after the era of sugar rationing. The findings indicate that individuals exposed to lower sugar intake early in life had a 21–23% lower risk of dementia, with some cases delayed by an average of 2.6 years.

However, experts caution that this is an observational study, meaning it identifies an association rather than proving that sugar directly causes or prevents dementia.

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Dementia remains a major health issue, with an estimated 57 million people impacted by it worldwide. A new research has now thrown light on how limited sugar intake in children up to age of two can cut dementia risk by 23%. 


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India is facing a growing dementia burden, with an estimated 8.8 million people aged 60 and above living with the condition. Health experts warn the figure could double by 2036, driven by an ageing population and increasing exposure to air pollution. The World Health Organization (WHO) and recent studies have highlighted pollution as a major risk factor, raising concerns over the country's preparedness to tackle the rising public health challenge.

New study shows acceleration in dementia due to exposure to pollution

Dementia prevention may need to start much earlier than previously believed. New research suggests that risk factors linked to cognitive decline can emerge as early as a person's 40s, while a large share of adults aged 35 to 64 are already living with at least one chronic health condition. Experts say managing issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and other long-term conditions could play a crucial role in protecting brain health and reducing dementia risk later in life.


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Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds
Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers. 

Study finds reading & writing may reduce Dementia risk by 40% 

A new study found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day, or one to two cups of tea, reduced dementia risk, slowed cognitive decline, and preserved brain function.


Drinking 2-3 Cups of Coffee a Day Tied to Lower Dementia Risk 

A new study warns that even moderate alcohol consumption may harm the brain. Researchers found that every alcoholic drink increases the risk of developing dementia, challenging the long-held belief that moderate drinking is safe. Experts emphasize limiting alcohol to protect long-term brain health.

Study Reveals Moderation No Longer Safe For The Brain, Every Drink Raises Dementia Risk

In a fiery escalation of his ongoing feud with President Donald Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom took a swipe on social media by implying Trump may be suffering from dementia. Newsom used Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, to indirectly call out the president’s repeated false claims — particularly regarding California’s wildfire water supply. 

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In the past, Trump has made comments on the declining cognitive health of Joe Biden, accusing him of mental decline.

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China is seeing the world’s fastest rise in dementia cases — from 4 million in 1990 to 17 million in 2021, and projected to hit a staggering 115 million by 2050. While global cases doubled over three decades, China’s tripled. The cause isn’t fully known, but factors like diabetes, obesity, and one of the world’s highest smoking rates among men may be driving the crisis. With no breakthrough in sight, experts warn that without urgent intervention, this could become a massive public health burden.

China’s Dementia Time Bomb: Cases Triple, Future Looks Grim

Researchers have found a shocking link between marriage and dementia. A recent study suggests that marriage may be linked to a higher risk of dementia - which is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Dementia describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills.

Health impact of unhappy marriages contributing to dementia risk

A good night's sleep is linked to neurological health and rejuvenation of the mind. If that doesn't happen, things can go wrong in the brain. Science & Tech Trending

Feeling sleepy during daytime can heighten risk of THIS mental disability

#Gravitas A new study has revealed that our eyes may hold crucial clues about conditions like type 2 diabetes and dementia.

Detect disease with your eyes and new tech

Science & tech | Health and Wellness: Despite decades of research and billions of dollars in investment, only a few drugs have been approved for dementia and most are only focused on treating the systems, while others result in severe side effects.

Common medicines may reduce risk of dementia, new study suggests

New research suggests that commonly used medications like ibuprofen, antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatories could lower the risk of dementia. Watch this report for more details!

Ibuprofen and antiviral drugs could slow dementia progression, study suggests

Britain's former RAF engineer and his wife have become the first couple in the country to have signed up using a double suicide pod to die together. The couple, Peter and Christine Scott, have been married for 46 years and took the decision to die in a suicide pod after 80-year-old Christine, who was earlier a nurse, was diagnosed with early-stage vascular dementia weeks ago.

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In a heartbreaking yet endearing story, a devoted couple who were married close to 70 years, died within 24 hours of each other in the UK, with the wife succumbing to what the family said was a 'broken heart'.

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One in eight people diagnosed with dementia may actually have liver disease, a study published in the American Journal of Medicine stated. The cognitive symptoms of dementia are similar to those caused by Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE), a condition caused by liver cirrhosis.

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In a novel method, the researchers and scientists will use artificial intelligence to examine 1.6 million brain scans and finally create a tool which can predict how much risk of dementia is present in a person.

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Experts warn that over-reliance on mobile phones and digital devices can increase the risk of dementia. What's the science behind this correlation? Gravitas explores.

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The weight around our waistlines has remained an issue of contention for a long time. A high body mass index (BMI) and increased tummy fat have always been seen as the roots of health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Scientists say fat arms are alarming, can be root of many health issues, including dementia

Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have shown that an Artificial Intelligence model created by them can predict whether people with early signs of dementia will remain stable or develop Alzheimer’s disease.

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Do you love your bacon? Then take note: a new study has suggested that eating processed food can add to dementia risk. The study is based on some 130,000 subjects whose eating habits were tracked by US researchers over 40 years.

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A revolutionary new blood test can detect if a patient is suffering from memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease, with 90 per cent accuracy. The convenience of a blood test means that patients can receive accurate diagnoses without splurging extra cash on current diagnostic methods where expensive scans and spinal fluid samples are used.

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