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To explore the relationship between the modified Life's Essential 8 score and cognitive changes over time.

March 30, 2026Open Access

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

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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

Abstract

A higher cumulative modified LE8 score was associated with better late-life cognition, highlighting the importance of maintaining long-term optimal cardiovascular health for preventing cognitive decline.

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Yiwen Dai

East China University of Science and Technology

Yuling Liu

Central South University

Yang Pan

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

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The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease

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Peking University

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

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