Scientists Hope to Create a Health 'Scorecard' for Dementia Risk - Newswise

An important new study of diverse communities is looking at how brain changes, genetics and other factors contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The

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• White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) in the brain are associated with an increased risk of dementia or cognitive impairment
• By age 82, most people have WMHs
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