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Associations Between the Brain Care Score and Structural Brain Changes and Cognitive Impairment Using Data From the Hamburg City Health Study
Jenna Schellin
S. Sehner
Marie Neumann
M. Petersen
F. L. Nägele
S. Singh
J. Rosand
Nils Schumacher
B. Zyriax
R. Twerenbold
Bastian Cheng
G. Thomalla
Märit Jensen
Medicine
Abstract
The Brain Care Score (BCS) was designed to engage patients in behavior change targeting modifiable risk factors for dementia, stroke, and depression. We investigated its associations with structural brain changes and cognitive function to evaluate its utility for early prevention.