Sex Differences in the Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Currently, dementia is a public health priority. The World Health Organization estimates 50 million people worldwide have dementia and every year there are nearly 10 million new cases.1 Dementia is a major cause of disability and dependency among older adults.1 As such, a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying cognitive decline will aid in developing targeted therapies for treatment and prevention.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Elizabeth Dao, Cindy K. Barha, Mij Santos, Madison Welch, Teresa Liu-Ambrose Source Type: research
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