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Better heart health in midlife may lower dementia risk
Written by Lori Uildriks, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP on December 22, 2020 Fact checked by Hilary Guite, FFPH, MRCGP
A new study has found that people with better cardiovascular health metrics scores in midlife had a significantly lower risk of late life dementia.
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Dementia is a global health issue accompanied by a significant societal and financial burden. Although there are options that may help treat the symptoms, there is currently no cure or disease-modifying therapy.
More than 5 million adults aged 65 years and older in the United States are predicted to have dementia, with projected increases to nearly 14 million people by 2050.