Migraines and dementia are among the most common neurological conditions across the world.
involved 679 people aged 65 or over in Canada, who didn't have dementia.
23.5 percent of participants with Alzheimer's also had a history of migraines, compared with 9.9 percent of those who didn't. has at least one person who suffers from migraines. They are most common in women in the U.S., and those aged between 18 and 44-years-old.
"We need to explore all options so we can fully understand how different factors may increase our risk of developing the condition," he said."Understanding more about the impact of migraines on the areas of the brain associated with the early stages of dementia, and how this might affect thinking and memory is important before any conclusions can be drawn.
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