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 - November 30, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sara Kaffashian, Aline Dugravot, Eric J. Brunner, Séverine Sabia, Joël Ankri, Mika Kivimäki, Archana Singh-Manoux Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: research