This Habit May Raise Dementia Risk by 43%, New Study Says

This Habit May Raise Dementia Risk by 43%, New Study Says

But we have some meal plans that might just help you out.Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RDImage: Getty Images. EatingWell design.Key PointsHigh sugar intake was linked to a 43% higher risk of dementia in a long-term study of 158,000 adults.Genetics influenced how added sugar affected brain health—some people were more vulnerable than others.Most participants were healthier than average, limiting how widely the results may apply.A new …