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Intermittent fasting could help protect the brain from age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is an increasingly urgent global issue. The World Health Organisation predicts that the number of people with the condition will triple by 2050. One major challenge is that Alzheimer’s is a complex condition with no known cure. However, researchers have identified several key risk factors associated with the disease. These include age, genetics, lifestyle factors and underlying medical conditions.