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Can muscle loss increase risk of dementia? The proven link between physical and cognitive health

According to a 2024 study presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference, older adults with smaller skeletal muscles are approximately 60% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease dementia. This emerging body of research confirms that the connection between your physical strength and your cognitive health is more profound than once understood, and raises the critical question: Can muscle loss increase risk of dementia? The answer, according to recent findings, is yes, and the link involves several interconnected biological pathways.