The Independent | Gout could help prevent Alzheimer's, research shows The Independent Dr Laura Phipps of Alzheimer's Research UK, said: “While this work does suggest a positive impact of gout on brain health, many of the risk factors related to gout, including obesity and diabetes, are also linked to increased dementia risk. Current ... Gout sufferers 'have less chance of developing Alzheimer's' Does gout reduce Alzheimer's risk? Gout may protect brain from Alzheimer's disease, study finds |