Processed red meats like bacon and sausage have been linked to higher risk of dementia, in addition to increased odds of illnesses like heart disease and cancer.Inverse Couple Images/Getty ImagesHam, hot dogs, and other processed red meats are increasingly linked to health problems.Eating processed meat regularly may raise the odds of developing dementia, cancer, and heart disease.Studies suggest switching to foods like beans and fish instead helps improve longevity and health.Bacon, ham, and sausage could be shaving healthy years off your life, growing evidence suggests.