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People prone to stress could be at a greater risk of developing dementia

PEOPLE who are easily stressed could be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s
disease, a study has warned.

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   | UPDATED: 19:03, Fri, Oct 14, 2016

   Stressed man at work and a brain scan
   GETTYStress-related hormone, cortisol, could be responsible for
   Alzeheimer's

    Scientists found high levels of the stress hormone cortisol could
   trigger the deadly brain disease, and hope their discovery will help
   them design drugs to combat the illness.
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   age, genetics and environment.

   “If you are feeling stressed or concerned about your health in general,
   we would recommend you talk this through with your GP.”

   Professor Laws added: “Stress impacts our lives and health in many
   ways, so the reduction of stress is going to have health benefits.”

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