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Article examines links between common viruses and Alzheimer's risk
A Gifu University neurologist examines links between viruses and brain health.
The viruses discussed are COVID-19, influenza and shingles.
The headline raises the possibility that these infections are linked to brain shrinkage.
It also says COVID-19 infection is associated with twice the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The focus is on whether familiar infections could have effects that reach beyond the illness itself.
The material provided does not describe specific prevention steps or what research may happen next.
A Toyo Keizai article examines possible links between common viruses and Alzheimer’s disease risk.
It names COVID-19, influenza and shingles in its headline.
A caption says COVID-19 infection is associated with a twofold increase in Alzheimer’s disease risk.
The article is by Takayoshi Shimohata, a professor of neurology at Gifu University’s Graduate School of Medicine.
- Who
- The article is by Takayoshi Shimohata, a neurology professor at Gifu University.
- What
- It examines possible links between common viruses and Alzheimer’s disease risk.
- When
- Published on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Toyo Keizai Online.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Outlet
- Toyo Keizai Online
- Publication date
- October 27, 2026
- Viruses named
- COVID-19, influenza and shingles
- Risk claim
- COVID-19 infection is associated with twice the Alzheimer’s disease risk
- Author
- Takayoshi Shimohata, Gifu University neurology professor