Acid reflux daily mail 31 jan 2017
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According to the Daily Mail article published on January 31, 2017, here are some key points about acid reflux:
Headline: "Acid reflux sufferers 'are 40% more likely to develop dementia' due to constant inflammation in the brain"
Summary: Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, found that people who experience acid reflux symptoms are more likely to develop dementia due to the constant inflammation caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the throat.
Key findings:
- The study, published in the journal Neurology, analyzed data from over 2,500 people and found that those who experienced acid reflux symptoms were 40% more likely to develop dementia.
- The researchers believe that the constant inflammation caused by acid reflux may lead to the development of dementia by damaging brain cells and disrupting communication between them.
- The study also found that people who experienced acid reflux symptoms were more likely to develop other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
- The researchers suggested that treating acid reflux symptoms could potentially reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Additional information:
- Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the throat, causing symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation.
- The study's lead author, Dr. Rachel Whitmer, said that the findings suggest that acid reflux may be a previously overlooked risk factor for dementia.
- The researchers recommended that people with acid reflux symptoms should talk to their doctor about ways to manage their symptoms and reduce their risk of developing dementia.
I hope this summary is helpful!