How does education affect Alzheimer’s and dementia risk? It’s about more than degree attainment

A recent study has found that education’s role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias extends beyond formal degree attainment. Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Columbia University collaborated to examine how high school environments, opportunities, and outcomes influence cognitive health in midlife. The findings suggest that factors tied to educational experiences during adolescence may play a significant role in shaping brain health later in life.

The study focused on individuals with similar levels of completed education but differing high school contexts. Researchers analyzed how variations such as school quality, resources, and academic opportunities impacted cognitive function decades later. While previous research has emphasized higher education as a protective factor against dementia, this investigation highlights the importance of early educational environments in influencing long-term cognitive resilience.

Date: 18 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