Worse Metabolic Syndrome Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Moderate Evidenz·Frontiers in neuroscience·März 2026
Among Chinese adults over 60, having more severe metabolic syndrome was linked to faster mental decline over several years. The connection held for both overall cognition and memory specifically. People in the worst quarter of cumulative metabolic syndrome scores declined in memory about three times faster than those in the best quarter. These findings come from two large studies tracking participants for up to eight years.
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This study suggests managing metabolic health early may help protect cognitive function with age.
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Frontiers in neuroscience·
