The risk of cardiovascular disease appears to accelerate the cognitive decline in older age
The accumulation of beta amyloids and the risk of cardiovascular disease seem to accelerate cognitive decline among older adults.
A recent study from the Massachusetts General Hospital found that vascular risk is a strong indicator of dementia in older people with high brain beta-amyloid levels. The interaction of these two factors could lead to an increased rate of cognitive decline.
Alzheimer’s (AD) is a neurological disorder that affects older people. It can cause dementia and other symptoms such as behavioral problems, motivational issues, or even an inability to care for oneself. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients have plaques in the brain. These plaques are caused by the amyloid beta protein buildup. Other hypotheses also exist.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found that higher levels of brain amyloid, in combination with increased cardiovascular risk, predicts a faster decline in cognitive function in elderly clinically normal. [1].
Source:
https://www.leafscience.org/vascular-risk-cognitive-decline/
