Higher blood glucose levels accelerate brain aging

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Higher blood glucose levels are linked to faster brain aging. Researchers found that elevated glucose in the blood correlates with brain scans showing more signs of aging than a person's actual age. This association was the strongest among nine identified blood molecules. The study suggests glucose metabolism may be a modifiable factor in brain aging and is also linked to increased risk for several brain disorders.


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