Health of blood vessels can reveal health of brain: Study

Health of blood vessels can reveal health of brain: Study

Brain imaging of 70-year-olds has shown that factors risking the health of blood vessels, such as inflammation and high glucose levels, are related to an older-looking brain, whereas healthy lifestyles to a younger one. As population around the world ages, dementia cases are projected to rise. However, researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, said that the…

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How to keep your brain young as lifestyle linked to ‘older brains'

How to keep your brain young as lifestyle linked to ‘older brains’

Researchers who analysed brain scans from hundreds of people aged 70 have revealed how lifestyle changes could prevent premature brain ageing and boost resilience against conditions like dementia. MRI scans from 739 people suggested certain health conditions can accelerate biological ageing. Those with a history of diabetes, stroke, cerebral small vessel disease or inflammation typically…

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Diabetes, vitamin D deficiency: Study links 15 factors to early dementia risk

Diabetes, vitamin D deficiency: Study links 15 factors to early dementia risk

Dementia is typically associated with older adults, but a significant number of people are diagnosed with young-onset dementia each year. This phenomenon, which occurs before the age of 65, affects hundreds of thousands globally, disrupting careers, family life, and daily routines. Dementia is a progressive condition that impairs cognitive functions such as memory, thinking, and…

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