A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt Health has identified medical conditions that often precede an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. The findings, published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy, could open opportunities to develop interventions that reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk.

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that develops over decades. Some health conditions in midlife, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and stroke, have been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life, but the list of medical conditions that predict Alzheimer’s disease development is limited.

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