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Study Links Early Sugar Intake to Long-Term Brain Health and Dementia Risk
A new study suggests that limiting sugar consumption before the age of two could significantly improve long-term brain health and reduce the risk of dementia by up to 23 percent.
29 Jul, 20:00 — 29 Jul, 20:02
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Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago
Limiting sugar before the age of two could cut risk of dementia, study suggests
Having less sugar before the age of two was found to reduce dementia risk by 23 per cent
By Rebecca Whittaker
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First report: The Independent · 29 Jul, 20:00|Full coverage: 2 · 2m|Window: 2m
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