Association of the cumulative modified life’s Essential 8 score with cognitive change: Results from two longitudinal cohorts

Key Points

• To explore the relationship between the modified Life's Essential 8 score and cognitive changes over time.
• Analyzed data from two longitudinal cohorts
• Measured cumulative modified Life's Essential 8 scores
• Assessed cognitive function at different time points
• Higher cumulative modified Life's Essential 8 scores linked to improved cognitive performance
• Indicated a trend towards lower rates of cognitive decline
• Revealed the importance of cardiovascular health in cognitive longevity