High biological age may increase risk of dementia and stroke, study suggests

Someone whose biological age was five years higher than their actual age had a 40% greater risk of developing vascular dementia or suffering a stroke, the study found

High biological age may increase the risk of dementia and stroke, study suggests (Yui Mok/PA)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023 - 15:54

Nina Massey, PA Science Correspondent

People who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have an increased risk of stroke and dementia, new research has suggested.

Someone whose biological age was five years higher than their actual age had a 40% greater risk of developing vascular dementia or suffering a stroke, the study found.