A UCSF study links early-adult inflammation (C-reactive protein) to cognitive decline and potential dementia risk in middle age.

A study by the University of California San Francisco has found a link between inflammation in early adulthood and cognitive decline in middle age. Higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), an indicator of inflammation, were found to negatively impact cognitive skills such as planning and multitasking. The study suggests that early-life inflammation may be a risk factor for developing dementia later in life, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good health and avoiding chronic stress in young adulthood.

July 03, 2024
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