Metabolic Syndrome: A Matter of the Heart AND the Brain

Metabolic syndrome is an emerging epidemic with increasing prevalence in the United States. Multiple studies have explored the relationship between metabolic syndrome, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Given recent evidence including the review and meta-analysis in this edition of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, we suggest that behavioral health specialists consider detection and aggressive management of metabolic syndrome an integral part of any cognitive health protocol.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research