An unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life, potentially leading to a greater risk of dementia, an Oxford University study suggests. The study found a child's body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and physical activity levels are linked to differences in the brain by the age of 20, particularly in areas associated with dementia. While it is known that a person's mid-life health can be a potential predictor for dementia in later years, this research is the first to track the potential impact from childhood onwards.

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Being unhealthy as a child could raise risk of dementia, Oxford study finds

Having an unhealthy childhood appears to lead to changes to parts of the brain which have been linked with dementia.

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Unhealthy childhood could affect brain later in life, study suggests

Scientists have previously shown health in mid-life affects your risk of poor brain health in later years but Oxford University researchers have now found evidence that the seeds may be sown much earlier

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Couch potato childhood could increase risk of developing dementia in old age

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Being overweight as a child ‘could increase risk of dementia’

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Overweight children at risk from suffering dementia in later life

Teenagers should be considering their dementia risk, academics have said after a new study suggests that having an unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life

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Teenagers told to consider dementia risk after 'unhealthy childhood' link

Experts warned that a person's health in mid-life can be a potential predictor for dementia in their later years

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Kids as young as seven at risk of dementia due to 'unhealthy habits'

Millions of people could face up to a third higher risk of developing dementia due to drinking tap water, which is low in minerals, a recent study shows.

Milioane de oameni s-ar putea confrunta cu un risc cu până la o treime mai mare de a dezvolta demență din cauza consumului de apă de la robinet, care are un conținut scăzut de minerale, arată un studiu recent.

Consumul apei de la robinet ar putea crește riscul de demență

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Drinking tap water could increase dementia risk

An unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life, potentially leading to a greater risk of dementia, an Oxford University study has found.

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Dementia warning as scientists find common trait in children which increases risk of health condition

Being unhealthy as a child could raise risk of dementia, Oxford study finds

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