Health News – Stress Affects Brain Function In Older People With Type 2 Diabetes
According to research from Edinburgh University, stress increases the risk of memory loss and cognitive decline in older people with Type 2 diabetes. Analysing 900 men and women aged between 60 and 75 with Type 2 diabetes, the study found brain function slowed down in those who had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood. Memory problems Memory loss is a recognised symptom among older people with diabetes but until now there was little evidence as to why…
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February 24 2010 02:04 am | General