Short Arms And Legs Linked To Risk Of Dementia, Study Shows
Monday, May 5, 2008 - 21:14
in Health & Medicine
People with shorter arms and legs may be at a higher risk for developing dementia later in life compared to people with longer arms and legs, according to a new studyin the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers say the association between short limbs and dementia risk may be due to poor nutrition in early life, which can affect limb growth.
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