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The study authors randomly selected participants who had their brain testing done between June 2016 and October 2017.
People who had less than a high school education were more likely to have dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
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Additionally, the older the individual, the higher their risk for both conditions.
The scientists noticed no significant difference in risk levels based on gender.
There’s also another very important wrinkle that we can’t overlook: Genetics.
The Bottom Line
Cognitive decline is surprisingly common among American adults age 65 and up.
