Study: Some of the world's lowest rates of dementia found in Amazonian indigenous groups - EurekAlert

A new study reveals that two indigenous groups in the Bolivian Amazon have among the lowest rates of dementia in the world. An international team of researchers found among older Tsimane and Moseten people, only about 1% suffer from dementia. In contrast, 11%…

As scientists around the world seek for solutions for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reveals that two indigenous groups in the Bolivian Amazon have among the lowest rates of dementia in the world. … [+6068 chars]

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