Memory Failure May Leave You at Risk for a Stroke
By Donna Parker • Feb 2nd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Memory problems
Individuals may want to begin taking nutritional supplements such as magnesium to improve their brain power, as a new study is suggesting that people with poor memories may be at a higher risk for suffering a stroke.
According to findings published in the Neurology, even if a patient has not been diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or other neurological problems, they may be at a greater risk for having a stroke if they are experiencing a decline in their memory.
Researchers took 930 men over the age of 70 and had them participate in three mental tests that measured visual-motor abilities, the ability to execute a plan and cognitive decline. They found that individuals who had a cognitive decline were more likely to have a stroke during the 13-year follow-up period.
"Our results support the idea that cognitive decline regardless of whether a person has dementia may predict risk of stroke," said study author Dr. Bernice Wiberg.
Researchers conclude that conducting a similar test on patients may provide insight to if they’re more at risk for suffering a stroke.
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