Mid- to late-life migraine diagnoses and risk of dementia: a national register-based follow-up study

ConclusionsOur findings support the hypothesis that migraine is a midlife risk factor for dementia in later life. The higher rate of dementia in individuals with a hospital-based diagnosis of migraine with aura emphasizes the need for studies on pathological mechanisms and potential preventative measures. Furthermore, given that only hospital-based migraine diagnoses were included in this study, future research should also investigate migraine cases derived from the primary healthcare system to include less severe migraine cases.
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - Category: Neurology Source Type: research