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Regularly eating processed meats such as bacon is linked to higher dementia risk, per a new study. Switching to beans may help.

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  • Eating processed meat regularly is linked to a higher risk of dementia, new research suggests.
  • Cutting back on hot dogs and ham in favor of eating beans, nuts, and tofu may protect brain health.
  • Processed meat has been linked to a higher risk of cancer and heart disease due to preservatives.

Eating beans instead of bacon could help stave off cognitive decline, new research suggests.

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