Faster accumulation of cardiovascular risk factors linked to increased dementia risk - EurekAlert

Cardiovascular disease risk factors, like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and smoking, are believed to play key roles in the likelihood of developing cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study suggests that people who accumulate …

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS – Cardiovascular disease risk factors, like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and smoking, are believed to play key … [+4962 chars]