Eating too much processed red meat may increase dementia risk
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- Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, 天博体育 Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, 天博体育 Publishing

Eating processed red meat, like hot dogs and sausage has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and certain cancers. It also may be bad for your brain.
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About the Author

Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
About the Reviewer

Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, 天博体育 Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, 天博体育 Publishing
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