People with diabetes and pre-diabetes face an increased risk of accelerated brain aging, a recent study revealed. However, there is a silver lining: embracing a healthy lifestyle can counteract these effects. The researchers now say that by staying physically active, avoiding smoking, and moderating alcohol intake, you can significantly mitigate the impact on the brain.
Although diabetes is known to elevate the risk of dementia, the exact impact on brain aging remains unclear. The latest study, published in Diabetes Care, investigated how prediabetes and diabetes affect brain aging in dementia-free individuals. The study noted particularly high accelerated aging among men and those with poor cardiometabolic health.
