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Greenspace in the immediate surroundings of the home linked to lower dementia risk

Urban residents with more greenery within 100 meters (328 feet) of their homes have a 20% lower risk of developing dementia over time, according to a new study from Stockholm University and Karolinska Institute that followed nearly 3,000 older adults for 16 years. Published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, the study highlights the importance of greenspace in the immediate surroundings of…

Greenspace in the immediate surroundings of the home linked to lower dementia risk

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