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No matter how we manage our health, efficacy, risks and costing are top concernsAdults with metabolic syndrome increase memory loss and onset of dementia
It is well documented that global cognitive function may decline when the person had low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and loss in memory when had diabetes.
But, a new French’s study found that adults with metabolic syndrome not only increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but also can affect to cognitive health.
They found that adult with metabolic syndrome more likely than other population increased age-related memory loss and the onset of dementia.
This findings just reported in Neurology on February 2, 2011 by study authors, Christelle Raffaitin, MD, of the French National Institute of Health Research in Bordeaux, France, and colleagues.
Therefore, the authors noted in a statement, “Our results suggest that management of metabolic syndrome may help slow down age-related memory loss or delay the onset of dementia.”
This suggestion based on analyses of 4-year follow-up data on large number of participants included;
- 7087 community-dwelling with dementia-free adults (aged 65 years and older), and
- a prospective cohort study of the French Tree-City (3C) Study that examined vascular risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.
In addition, the authors noted that from previous analysis of the 3C Study cohort, they found that subject with metabolic syndrome had a significantly increased risk of developing vascular dementia but not Alzheimer’s disease.
Meanwhile, as for management for cognitive decline risk, higher levels of fitness showed may potentially reduced memory impairment from other previous study.
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Doc said on Thursday, May 5, 2011, 15:12
I’m impressed! You’ve managed the almost impossible.