Carotid {beta}-stiffness index is associated with slower processing speed but not working memory or white matter integrity in healthy middle-aged/older adults

This study adds to the field by demonstrating that the age-related increases in carotid artery stiffness, but not aortic stiffness, is independently and selectively associated with slower processing speed but not working memory among middle-aged/older adults with low cardiovascular disease risk factor burden.

Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - April 5, 2017 Category: Physiology Authors: DuBose, L. E., Voss, M. W., Weng, T. B., Kent, J. D., Dubishar, K. M., Lane-Cordova, A., Sigurdsson, G., Schmid, P., Barlow, P. B., Pierce, G. L. Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research