Midlife stroke risk and cognitive decline: A 10-year follow-up of the Whitehall II cohort study
Conclusion Elevated stroke risk at midlife is associated with accelerated cognitive decline over 10 years. Aggregation of risk factors may be especially important in this association.
Source: Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
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