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Even mild concussion can raise long-term risk of dementia: Study

Those who experienced a traumatic brain injury in their youth also had a higher risk of memory problems than did patients with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes

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Minor brain injuries at a young age that lead to concussion even for a short period may impact the brain later, and raise the risk of dementia, finds a study. 

The study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK, aimed to learn more about the impact of concussions -- classified as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) -- or other minor brain injuries on dementia.

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