Being tall may cut the risk of dementia in men

University of Copenhagen found for every 2.5inches (6.5cm) in height above the average, risk of the memory-robbing disease reduced by 10 per cent.

University of Copenhagen studied 666,333 men until the age of 77. They found a 10% less risk of dementia for every 2.5inch of height above average. Genetics only played a 'minor' role when brothers were compared.

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