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Does Temperature Affect Dementia? The Impact of Weather on Cognitive Health

According to a study published in *JAMA Internal Medicine*, extreme heat exposure can raise the risk of hospitalization for adults with dementia, with the risk lasting for days even after the heat subsides. So, does temperature affect dementia? The answer is a definitive yes, with both extreme heat and cold posing significant risks to individuals with cognitive impairment.

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