Midlife Vitamin D Linked to Lower Brain Tau Decades Later

Midlife Vitamin D Linked to Lower Brain Tau Decades Later

TL;DR: A 2026 study in Neurology Open Access found that in 793 dementia-free adults, higher vitamin D levels around age 39 were associated with less tau readout on PET brain imaging about 16 years later, while amyloid beta did not show the same relationship. Key Findings 793 dementia-free adults: Participants had vitamin D measured in …

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Low Vitamin D Increases Stroke Risk & Worsens Post-Stroke Prognosis (2024 Meta-Analysis)

TLDR: Lower serum vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of stroke, particularly ischemic stroke, and are linked to poorer stroke outcomes. Highlights: The meta-analysis included 27 studies with 45,302 participants, finding a combined relative risk (RR) of 1.28 for stroke risk associated with low vitamin D levels. A lower level of serum …

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Diet & Mental Health: Effect of Foods & Nutrition on Mood

Nutrition plays a major role in mental health, with diet quality closely linked to risk of common mental disorders like depression. This review comprehensively analyzes recent research on the impacts of nutrition on mental health and the use of nutritional interventions in treating psychiatric conditions. Key Facts: Poor diet is a major risk factor for …

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