Could anemia increase the risk of developing dementia?

• Anemia is a common blood condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells in the body.
• A recent study examined how anemia may relate to dementia risk.
• The study results indicated that having anemia was associated with greater levels of blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and with an increased risk for dementia over time.

Anemia occurs when there is a low level of healthy…