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All You Need To Know About Gut's Role in Alzheimer's Disease

It may seem strange that Alzheimer's could start in the stomach, but it shows how connected the body really is

India has an estimated over four million people currently living with dementia, with this number expected to dramatically rise to over 11 million by 2050, according to National Institute of Health. Specifically, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 70-75% of cases. The prevalence of dementia is highest among the elderly, with recent studies indicating a rate of 7.4% in those aged 60 and above. People often think of Alzheimer's as a brain disease that makes people forget things and get confused. But the body and mind are connected and Dr Vivek Barun, Consu

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