The Claim
Each additional year of age is independently associated with an 11.4% increase in the odds of mild cognitive decline in older Japanese women.
What the research says
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In older Japanese women, older age is linked to a higher likelihood of mild cognitive decline, with each year of aging increasing the risk by 11.4%.
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Age is a strong independent predictor of mild cognitive decline in older Japanese women, with each additional year increasing the odds of decline by 11.4%, consistent with established patterns of cognitive aging.
As people get older, the brain produces less of a protein that keeps nerve cells healthy and connected. This causes nerve connections to weaken and repair to slow down, making it harder for the brain to maintain memory and thinking skills.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that older Japanese women who are older are more likely to have mild memory problems, just like the claim says. Even though it didn’t measure exactly how much risk increases each year, it confirmed that age itself is a key factor.
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