Executive function, but not memory, associates with incident coronary heart disease and stroke

Conclusion:
Lower executive function, but not memory, is associated with higher risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Lower executive function, as an independent risk indicator, might better reflect brain vascular pathologies.

Source: Neurology - August 31, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Rostamian, S., van Buchem, M. A., Westendorp, R. G. J., Jukema, J. W., Mooijaart, S. P., Sabayan, B., de Craen, A. J. M. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Cardiac, Cognitive aging, Cohort studies, Risk factors in epidemiology ARTICLE Source Type: research