Chronic Pain Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging

The consequences of chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) may extend well beyond physical discomfort, potentially leading to more rapid brain aging, new research shows.

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If you have AFib and do not treat
It could lead to memory decline in defeat
And a risk of mild cognitive impairment
Saying no to the AFib won't be a rant
We should be more mindful and vigilant
Knowing the symptoms and signs may be instrumental
To stave off cognitive decline and curtail

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Could untreated AFib raise the risk of memory decline?

An atrial fibrillation (AFib) diagnosis is associated with a 45% increase in the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, according to a new research letter.

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Why are 'superagers' resistant to age-related memory decline?

Superagers have greater grey matter volume in their brains which could explain why they are resistant to age-related memory decline, a study suggests.

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