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A 24-year study of more than 1,700 adults found that heavy midlife TV viewing is linked to brain changes associated with aging and Alzheimer’s—an effect stronger in men and still present after accounting for physical activity, implying that not all sitting is equally harmful and that cognitively engaging activities may mitigate risk.
An observational study from the University of Florida analyzed patient records and found that people with Alzheimer’s who took glucosamine—a common joint supplement—were about 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn’t use it. The researchers emphasize the association, not causation, and say a clinical trial is needed to determine if glucosamine contributes to faster cognitive decline. They note that glucosamine might be harmful in brains already experiencing decline but could be safe or even protective in healthy brains; more research is needed on dosage, brands, and patient context.