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Yes, cardiovascular conditions like stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation are linked to increased risk of cognitive decline through shared mechanisms like inflammation and reduced blood flow.
Read the full answer →Yes, blood pressure variability is linked to higher risk of cognitive decline in people with type 2 diabetes, independent of average blood pressure levels.
Read the full answer →Social isolation in empty-nest adults is linked to higher risks of death, depression, and cognitive decline, though living alone by itself does not necessarily cause dementia.
Read the full answer →Yes, occupational noise exposure is linked to faster cognitive decline, likely through hearing loss and brain changes, but more research is needed.
Read the full answer →Research is mixed: some studies link living alone to subjective cognitive decline, but a large French study found no direct link to dementia, though it did increase risk of institutionalization.
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