Age-Related Cognitive Decline Linked to Blood Vessel Health

Researchers pinpoint regions in the mouse brain susceptible to blood vessel degeneration, shedding light on the link between vasculature and neurodegenerative diseases.
Maintaining healthy blood vessels is important not only for heart health but also for brain health. According to a new study led by Penn State researchers, vascular well-being is crucial in addressing age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The findings highlight the potentially significant but understudied role that the brain’s vascular network, or energy infrastructure, plays in the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.

They published their work in the journal Nature Communications.