AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDiet & Brain Health: A new JAMA Network Open study from Sweden links more anti-inflammatory eating patterns to a 21–29% lower dementia risk in older adults, even when blood markers suggested early Alzheimer’s changes—though researchers stress it doesn’t prove diet changes prevent dementia. Digital Child Safety: A growing wave of countries is moving toward age limits on social media, with a new push to ban platforms for children under 16 amid concerns about mental health, sleep, cyberbullying, harmful content, and addictive design. Slovenia in Europe: Slovenia is named among the countries backing a joint statement marking the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration ruling, while China says New Zealand’s support damages relations. Germany Health Policy: Germany’s Bundestag is set to vote on a healthcare cost-cutting package that would raise patient co-pays and tighten rules around spouse coverage, sparking protests from health workers. Heat & Public Health: Tour de France organizers shortened Stage 9 after a red heat alert in France, underscoring how extreme temperatures are forcing safety changes across sport and public services.
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