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Could a common painkiller hold the key to dementia prevention?

1 hour 11 minutes | Monday, 2 November 2026

A common painkiller taken by millions could potentially reduce the risk of dementia by as much as 70%. Could this be a step towards personalised dementia prevention? And more importantly, how do we know whether our everyday forgetfulness is normal or something to worry about? A recent survey of more than 2,500 US parents found that 57% had used AI tools to research colleges for their children. So we’re not just asking teachers and careers advisers anymore, we’re asking technology to help us make these decisions. So how do we filter the noise? And we speak to YouTube about how children and teens are using the platform today and its responsibility for protecting younger audiences.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could a common painkiller hold the key to dementia prevention?
Afternoons with Helen Farmer

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