Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III

Poor mid-life heart health linked to dementia in later years

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Rich Haridy

A new study has found healthy subjects in their 50s with subclinical signs of heart disease also displayed impaired metabolism in parts of the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease

A compelling new study, led by a team of Spanish researchers, is suggesting cardiovascular disease in mid-life is linked to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline in senior years. The research found subjects in their 50s with mild hypertension displayed evidence of impaired brain metabolism in areas associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Cardiovascular, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III, Heart Disease, Heart, Blood Pressure, Brain, metabolism, New Atlas Audio

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