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In this new study, the researchers looked at the University of Florida Health system’s electronic medical records from 2012 to 2024. They identified more than 24,400 people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. About 8 percent of them took glucosamine for more than one year. Over 10 years, this group had a 25 percent higher risk of death, compared with people with dementia who did not take glucosamine.

The illness, which can cause weeks of diarrhea, has been linked to lettuce or salad greens. Because those foods are typically eaten raw, the parasite survives, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that washing produce doesn’t always remove it completely.

The National Council on Aging says roughly 1 in 3 adults age 50 and over do not get the recommended amount of protein. The general adult recommendation is about 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day, while adults 65 and older should aim for about 0.45 to 0.54 grams per pound per day, the NCOA says.

Researching prices in advance and paying in the local currency can help you avoid overpaying. Many duty-free stores list their products and prices online. Before you head to the airport, compare the duty-free prices with what you’d pay locally or from an online retailer, to ensure you’re truly getting a deal.