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Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it

  • Written by Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, Professor of Biobehavioral Health, Penn State
imageSocial isolation is often stressful and can affect the aging brain.MixMedia/E+ via Getty Images

The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than three decades found that their average likelihood of d...

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