Socioeconomic status linked to white matter changes, which can shape brain heath in later life

A person’s level of social and economic status can shape their brain heath in later life, a study suggests. Research led by the University of Edinburgh found a connection between socioeconomic status and changes in the white matter of the brain—a known risk factor of cognitive decline and dementia in older age.

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