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Are LGBTQ people more at risk for Alzheimer’s?
A newly-released study claims to have found a higher rate of cognitive decline among LGBTQ Americans compared to their straight counterparts, which may be linked to the community’s overall mental well-being.
The research, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), showed that after adjusting for income, age, race, and other factors, LGBTQ people were 29% more likely to report a cognitive decline over straight cisgender people.
This impairment was defined as “self-reported confusion or memory problems that have been getting...