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Dr. Peat is right again.
The metabolic syndrome is associated with decelerated cognitive decline in the oldest old
The metabolic syndrome was associated with a decelerated cognitive decline from age 85 to 90 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (additional annual effect 0.18 [0.07], p = 0.01), the Stroop Test (−1.49 [0.59], p = 0.01), and the Letter Digit Coding Test (0.26 [0.09], p = 0.005). This effect was mainly attributable to glucose, body mass index, and, to a lesser extent, blood pressure.
Conclusion: The association between the metabolic syndrome and accelerated cognitive decline, which has been reported in persons up to age 75, is not evident in a population of the oldest old. The concept of the metabolic syndrome may be less valid in this age group.
The study conclusion is PC bullpucky. The study shows clearly that those who are fatter, higher blood sugar, have LESS cognitive decline as they get very old. The other biomarkers are probably better as well.
The metabolic syndrome is associated with decelerated cognitive decline in the oldest old
The metabolic syndrome was associated with a decelerated cognitive decline from age 85 to 90 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (additional annual effect 0.18 [0.07], p = 0.01), the Stroop Test (−1.49 [0.59], p = 0.01), and the Letter Digit Coding Test (0.26 [0.09], p = 0.005). This effect was mainly attributable to glucose, body mass index, and, to a lesser extent, blood pressure.
Conclusion: The association between the metabolic syndrome and accelerated cognitive decline, which has been reported in persons up to age 75, is not evident in a population of the oldest old. The concept of the metabolic syndrome may be less valid in this age group.
The study conclusion is PC bullpucky. The study shows clearly that those who are fatter, higher blood sugar, have LESS cognitive decline as they get very old. The other biomarkers are probably better as well.