Exposure to Heavy Metals Linked to Dementia Risk

Toxic metals like lead, cadmium, and manganese are widespread in our environment and are associated with impaired cognitive function and cognitive decline.
Exposure to Heavy Metals Linked to Dementia Risk
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As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia continues to rise, a growing body of research is sounding the alarm on a possible culprit: heavy metal exposure.

From the medications we take to the water we drink and potentially even the air we breathe, our environment contains metals such as lead, cadmium, and aluminum. These metals can increase the risk of cognitive decline and neurological conditions.

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Nearly 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is projected to almost double by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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