Multiple heart and metabolic diseases linked to faster brain decline

A new study in Lancet Healthy Longevity finds that patients with several cardiometabolic conditions simultaneously—such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity—experience steeper cognitive deterioration than those with single diseases. The finding has implications for healthcare systems weighing preventive interventions and insurers assessing risk profiles in aging populations.

Originaltitel: Cardiometabolic multimorbidity and cognitive decline