Human Brains Are Getting Bigger: Could This Mean Lower Dementia Risk?

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The average human brain has been growing over the last century, according to research. Image for illustration purposes
The average human brain has been growing over the last century, according to research. Image for illustration purposes

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  • Dementia is a growing problem worldwide, with numbers predicted to almost triple over the next 30 years.
  • The rise is generally attributed to the growing and aging population, but lifestyle can also contribute.
  • However, a new study suggests there may be some good news in the field of dementia.
  • It found that people’s brains have been getting larger over the past 100 years, and this increased brain reserve could, potentially, reduce the risk of age-related dementias.

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