Daytime light exposure linked to lower dementia risk in major study

A new study of more than 87,000 adults revealed that higher daytime light exposure is associated with a 16 percent lower risk of dementia. ScienceDaily reported that longer exposure to bright daylight was linked to even greater reductions in risk. The researchers found that receiving less than 42 minutes of bright daylight each day served as a strong predictor of dementia risk. [1]

The findings suggest that the daily amount of natural light a person receives could offer important clues regarding brain health. ScienceDaily reported that brighter daytime light exposure appears to provide a protective benefit for older adults. [1]

The research builds on ongoing efforts to identify accessible lifestyle factors and interventions that reduce cognitive decline. As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, Monash University researchers previously identified that daily low dose aspirin reduced relative dementia risk by 70 percent among older adults who carry specific genetic profiles. [1][2]