ATLANTA — A new study suggests that people who are exposed to more light during the day may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life.
The research, published in General Psychiatry, examined nearly 90,000 participants, all of whom were free of diagnosed dementia when they entered the study.
Researchers found a possible connection between increased daytime light exposure and a reduced risk of developing dementia.
However, the study does not prove that sunlight itself can prevent or stop the disease.
The findings come as more than 188,000 Georgians ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
With no current cure for dementia, researchers continue to investigate potential protective factors and everyday habits that could help lower the risk of developing the condition.