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Many many people take thyroid hormone, and a large number of them are taking too much, putting them at risk to develop dementia, a Johns Hopkins study shows. Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist and one of the study’s authors, says it …

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People who are taking thyroid hormone don’t get their levels checked very often, and since many of them are taking too much, they’re at risk for dementia, a recent Johns Hopkins study found. Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist and one of …

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If you’re taking thyroid hormone, it’s important to both measure your level yearly and modify the dose as you age. That’s according to Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist and one author of a recent Johns Hopkins study showing that many people …

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People who are taking thyroid hormone should get their blood tested once a year or so just to make sure they’re not taking too much, since a recent Johns Hopkins study shows that’s associated with an increased risk for dementia. …

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Thyroid hormone is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines to older people, but a Johns Hopkins study shows that some people have levels that are too high, and this puts them at risk for dementia. Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist …

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