BMI, blood pressure and physical activity levels in childhood linked to brain differences

Published on January 14, 2025

Poorer cardiovascular health in childhood and adolescence may be linked to early differences in brain structure, particularly in areas of the brain known to be affected in dementia in later life, according to a new scientific study.
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