Metabolic syndrome associated with poorer cognition in midlife

Middle-aged Hispanic adults with metabolic syndrome were more likely to have lower global neurocognitive scores and to satisfy criteria for low mental status, both early hallmarks of dementia, than their peers without metabolic syndrome, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.

Source: Metabolic syndrome associated with poorer cognition in midlife

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