Study links higher BMI in early adulthood to increased dementia risk

Study links higher BMI in early adulthood to increased dementia risk
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People who are overweight in early adult life may be more prone to dementia in later life, a study suggests.

Those aged 20 to 49 who have a high body mass index have a greater risk of dementia later on, the authors said.

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