Higher Education Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline After Stroke

A recent study has identified a correlation between higher education levels and accelerated cognitive decline following a stroke. Researchers at Michigan Medicine conducted the study, which suggests that individuals with advanced educational backgrounds may experience sharper mental deterioration in the years after suffering a stroke.

The findings highlight that while strokes are known to impair cognitive abilities over time, survivors who have attended higher education institutions appear to face more pronounced declines compared to those with less formal education. The research team analyzed data from stroke survivors and tracked their cognitive performance post-stroke, observing that the rate of mental decline was steeper among those with higher educational attainment. The study provides insight into how pre-existing factors such as education level might influence recovery trajectories for stroke patients.

Date: March, 2025

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Mark Chiang

紐約 NYU Computer Science 碩士 紐澤西 UMDNJ Biomedical Informatics 博士 中研院博士後 台灣大學博士後