News · 2 July 2026
Sweet food cravings could signal early dementia
A sudden urge for sweet, fatty foods or carbohydrates could be an early sign of frontotemporal dementia, a form of the condition that often appears younger than Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Society says these eating changes, along with lost table manners, can indicate damage to the brain's frontal and temporal lobes. Symptoms start mild but get worse over time, and affected people may not realise they need help.
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